(An early draft described him as a “brown sugar boy.”) They reworked the libretto several times, choosing to describe Peter as a “beautiful boy” rather than to explicitly mention his race. They added a father, who is featured in later books by Keats but not in “The Snowy Day,” to avoid any suggestion that Peter was being raised by a single mother. Bullock will be replaced by Raven McMillon, an HGO Studio Artist.įor more information on Houston Grand Opera and HGO Digital visit the HGO site here.The creators wanted the work to show a Black family that was happy and intact to counter stereotypes in popular culture of dysfunction and despair in Black communities. * Because of travel restrictions, soprano Julia Bullock has withdrawn from a production of "The Snowy Day," which makes its world premiere via HGO Digital on Dec. * Austin Opera artistic advisor Timothy Myers will return to conduct "Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera" this season. In addition to the Live From the Cullen recital series, HGO is working with Marquee TV on other streaming programs including Studio Showcase. Houston Grand Opera developed HGO Digital earlier this year after its 2020-2021 season was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. “We are fortunate that our digital season allows us flexibility in scheduling as we could not think of a better voice to sing us into this new venture.” “It was important to us that we kick off this new digital season with Tamara on the Cullen stage,” HGO managing director Perryn Leech said. Wilson's and Summers' performance will be made available to viewers for one month after it debuts on Sept.
The show's debut was delayed when Hurricane Laura looked likely to make landfall close to Houston. The performance is the first in the Live from the Cullen series. HGO Digital's first performance will be a recital featuring soprano Tamara Wilson accompanied by HGO artistic and music director Patrick Summers on piano.
Houston Grand Opera next week launches HGO Digital, the arts organization's new online season. Soprano Tamara Wilson will perform a benefit recital for the Houston District of the Metropolitan Opera National Council.
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