Cherry Duke is a guest artist with the NSU Vocal Festival and will present a solo recital, master class and a seminar.

Inspired by the story of the boys of Terezin, Lori Laitman, a contemporary award-winning composer, composed an oratorio entitled, Vedem, based on the writings of these teenage boys imprisoned in Terezin. During “Voices of Vedem” on May 31, Cherry Duke- accomplished soloist in opera, oratorio, and musical theater, Dr. Dena Kay Jones- acclaimed pianist- and […]

Cherry Duke as HanselKellie Rumba Rattay as Gretel Elisa Fraser Wilson as The Witch Justin Lucero, director Kathleen Kelly, conductor

Cherry Duke as HanselKellie Rumba Rattay as Gretel Elisa Fraser Wilson as The Witch Justin Lucero, director Kathleen Kelly, conductor

Mezzo-soprano Cherry Duke, guitarist George Salas and violinist Sandra Rivera

Cherry will perform the role of Third Lady.

Cherry will perform the role of Third Lady.

Cherry and her husband Brian Downen team up with composer/pianist Jorge Martin, to perform 2 song cycles by Martin and perform operatic arias from the standard repertoire.

Part of the Humanities Collaborative Lecture Series sponsored by the Mellon Foundation