CelebratingOpera Lecture
& Performance
with DeAndre SimmonsBlack History MonthFebruary 18, 2pmRancho Mirage Library & Observatory
CelebratingOpera Lecture & Performancewith DeAndre SimmonsBlack History MonthFebruary 18, 2pmRancho Mirage Library & Observatory

Opera Lecture & Performance

February 18, 2pm

Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory

Celebrate Black History Month with DeAndre Simmons

Join us for a powerful solo recital featuring renowned bass-baritone and San Diegan DeAndre Simmons, as he brings to life “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”—an evocative program honoring the legacy of Black composers through classical works, opera arias, spirituals, and poetic song.

This stirring performance celebrates the depth, resilience, and artistry of the Black musical tradition, delivered with soul and sophistication by one of opera’s most compelling voices.

Stay tuned for details—and prepare to be moved.

Seating first-come, first-served

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