Interview with Maria Thompson Corley

Broadcast, Director, Female Composers, Interview, New Music

As part of a series of events leading up to the world premiere of THE FOX AND THE COOKIE, Cherry Duke sat down with the composer/librettist, Dr. Maria Thompson Corley. This interview was facilitated by The Black El Paso Voice and The El Paso Woman–many...

THE FOX AND THE COOKIE – world premiere – 03/23

African American Composers, Chamber Music, Cross-over, Director, Diversity, Engagements, Female Composers, New Music, Teaching, US Premiere, World Premiere

This semester, Opera UTEP will present the world premiere of an opera for young audiences with words and music by Maria Thompson Corley. THE FOX AND THE COOKIE is a 30-minute work based loosely on Aesop’s Fables. It addresses themes of bullying, forgiveness,...

¡Celebracion! – 10/13/22

African Diaspora Composers, Director, Diversity, Engagements, Female Composers, Latin American Music, Producer, Special Programs

Cherry Duke produces and directs Opera UTEP’s annual Hispanic Heritage concert, with headlining guest artist baritone Levi Hernandez. Additional guest performers include UTEP faculty Oscar Macchioni (piano), Hiram Rodriguez (guitar), as well as Opera...

El Paso Opera’s FRIDA – 08/27/22

Director, Diversity, Engagements, Latin American Music

Cherry is the assistant director for El Paso Opera’s new production of FRIDA, directed by Justin Lucero. —   Details Event: El Paso Opera’s FRIDA Date: 08/27/22 Time: 7:30pm Venue: Abraham Chavez Theatre City: El Paso , TX Address: El Paso...

Opera UTEP’s LUISA FERNANDA – 04/22

Director, Diversity, Engagements, Producer, Teaching

Cherry Duke, director/producer Bohuslav Rattay, conductor Dr. Elisa Fraser Wilson, chorus master Dr. Esequiel Meza, Jr. vocal coach/rehearsal pianist Leslie Lopez, choreographer   Details Event: Opera UTEP’s LUISA FERNANDA Date: 04/07/22 Time: 7:30pm Venue:...

GIVING VOICE Festival: Opera UTEP Concert – 09/21/21

Chamber Music, Director, Engagements, Instructor, Latin American Music, Producer

Details Event: GIVING VOICE Festival: Opera UTEP Concert Date: 09/21/21 Time: 7:30pm Venue: University of Texas at El Paso, Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall City: El Paso , Texas Country: US Admission: $5, $3, Free Age restrictions: All Ages Buy Tickets More information...