Silent Voices tackles systemic injustice in soaring soprano-alto harmony, entrusting the vital issues of our day to its most astonishing young singers.
The Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus (Black Mountain Songs, 2014 Next Wave) celebrates its 25th anniversary in this evening presenting 10 newly commissioned compositions by Nico Muhly (Planetarium, 2013 Winter/Spring), Shara Nova (My Brightest Diamond; YOU US WE ALL, 2015 Next Wave), Toshi Reagon, Jeff Beal, DJ Spooky, and others.
Hosted by Helga Davis (Einstein on the Beach, 2012 Next Wave) and incorporating historical texts and interviews, original writings by Hilton Als and Claudia Rankine, and music by International Contemporary Ensemble, this multimedia concert places marginalized narratives of racial, gender, and economic disparity at the center of our discourse, giving resounding voice to the so-often voiceless
Producer & Performance: The Brooklyn Youth Chorus
Conceived by: Dianne Berkun Menaker
Curators: Dianne Berkun Menaker & Kristin Marting
Music Director & Conductor: Dianne Berkun Menaker
Director: Kristin Marting
Show Finder
Silent Voices
First Preview: Dec 8, 2016
Opening Date: May 12, 2017
Closing Date: May 14, 2017
Running Time: 01:30
Playing @
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 10
Performance Schedule
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
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Full-price tickets:
$20.00 - $40.00
Lottery & Rush
For live events, come to the BAM box office no earlier than 90 minutes prior to the performance to inquire. Rush tickets are $10 and are available to students 29 & under with a valid ID, veterans and active military, and seniors 65 & over. There is a limit of two tickets per purchase. Seating is at the discretion of the box office and is based on availability.
Video
Silent Voices teaser from PROTOTYPE Festival on Vimeo.
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Info
Six locations: Three areas in rear orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each. -
Seating
The Opera House seats 2,086.Orchestra level of Opera House on main level, directly off lobby. -
Elevator\Escalator
Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors. Braille lettering. -
Passenger Loading Zone
Front. -
Parking
Ashland Place. -
Entrance
Six steps up from street into main lobby. One handrail.Alternate entrance: Saint Felix St. Unmarked. Ramp (1.5" lip) into main lobby. Double doors (heavy). Security will assist. -
Box Office
Main lobby. Counters 49". -
Restroom
Rear of orchestra. Door 29". Stall door 31". Commode 17.5". Grab bars. -
Water Fountain
Main lobby. Spout 35". -
Telephone
Main lobby to right of alternate entrance. Cord 27". -
Assisted Listening System
Yes. -
Visual Assistance
None.
