Sunday, November 24, 2019, at 3PM
The Met celebrates the life and career of
legendary soprano Jessye Norman, who died in September. Open to the public and
invited guests, the event features performances by leading artists, remarks by
artistic and civic leaders and Ms. Norman’s siblings, and video highlights of
her career. Admission is free, and seats can be reserved starting at 10AM
Saturday, November 9, by calling 212-362-6000 or visiting the Met box office.
Among the performers are Met artists J’Nai
Bridges, Lise Davidsen, Leah Hawkins, Latonia Moore, and Eric Owens; the Alvin
Ailey American Dance Theater; members of the Metropolitan Opera Chorus and the
Met’s Porgy and Bess chorus; pianist Mark Markham; and composer/pianist Damien
Sneed. Speakers include James Howard Norman, Elaine Norman Sturkey, Anna
Deavere Smith, Gloria Steinem, Clive Gillinson, Darren Walker, Peter Gelb, and
the French former Minister of Culture Jack Lang.
This event is supported by the Ford
Foundation.
https://www.metopera.org/user-information/jessye-norman-memorial-celebration/
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