Wortham Center Presents
American Spiritual Ensemble
January 25, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
A critically acclaimed group comprising more than a dozen of the finest singers in the classical world, American Spiritual Ensemble has thrilled audiences across the globe with a dynamic and soul-stirring repertoire that highlights the Black experience. With a mission to keep the American Negro spiritual alive, the group’s live performances — combining the singers’ talents with a piano accompanist and an African drummer — range from spirituals to jazz, dance and Broadway numbers. Each of the group’s vocalists are accomplished soloists in their own right, performing with the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala and New York City Opera, and, together, they create musical magic that “holds listeners in a joyful spell” (Sewanee Today).
American Spiritual Ensemble’s website
Funding Support
The American Spiritual Ensemble performance is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council.
Individual Sponsors
John & Marsha Ellis, Nancy Houha, Jim King & Jayne Cleveland, Henry LaBrun, Jill & Joe Lawrence, Dianne & David Worley, Lach & Jennifer Zemp
Corporate Sponsors
Media Sponsors
Date(s):
Time
7:30 p.m.Venue:
18 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801 (map)