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Dusky-voiced Samantha Hankey is a staple performer of German mezzo-soprano repertoire, recently portraying Octavian (Der Rosenkavalier) at the Metropolitan Opera for which she was cited by the New York Times as having “tireless energy and dramatic skill.” 

Experience the future of opera as talented singers from across the Mid-Atlantic compete in the regional round of the prestigious Metropolitan Opera Laffont Voice Competition.

When the power of the human voice meets the spirit of community and the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the result is guaranteed to be joyous and inspiring, filling the Kennedy Center with stirring narrative and sound.

Acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America, transcending social divides with her offer of love and deep sense of humanity.

Adept as a performer of Baroque and contemporary music, countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen has a reputation as “a redefining force in the countertenor field” (Limelight).

With soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics, Les Greene & The Swayzees makes its Kennedy Center debut, bringing a powerful force of roots rock ‘n’ soul.

The Power and the Glory explores diverse perspectives on colonial history through music and poetry of the last 150 years.