City Of Greenboro: Opus Concert Series Returns November 7

Greensboro NC

12 October, 2021

1:06 PM

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Press release from the City of Greensboro: 10/12/2021 9:35 AM Creative Greensboro, the City's office for arts and culture, presents the Opus Series this fall with six concerts featuring the work of talented ensembles from the region. The free concerts will take place between November 7 and December 11 at various Greensboro venues. Some venues are requiring a recent negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination for attendance. "Live music is back in Greensboro and we are taking precautions to ensure the safety of musicians and audience members," said Meredith Gornto, program and operations assistant for Creative Greensboro. "Making and experiencing music as a community is both good for our quality of life and for our creative economy, as we offer professionally compensated opportunities for our ensemble leadership and guest artists. We look forward to welcoming our neighbors into these concert halls to enjoy the work these artists have been preparing." In addition to performances by Creative Greensboro's music ensembles – Choral Society of Greensboro, Philharmonia of Greensboro, Greensboro Concert Band, and Greensboro Big Band – guest artists from Greensboro's music community will be joining the lineup. Guest artists range from opening acts like the soul sounds of The Polk Duo to the R&B stylings of ALLL and Argentine tango by the Lorena Guillen Tango Ensemble. Fall 2021 Opus Schedule Choral Society of Greensboro presents "A Shakespearean Serenade" November 7, 7 pm Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre at Well-Spring, 4100 Well Spring Dr. Audience members need face coverings and proof of vaccination with a valid ID. The Polk Duo and Greensboro Big Band November 14, 7 pm Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre at Well-Spring Audience members need face coverings and proof of vaccination with a valid ID. Alejandro Rutty and Philharmonia of Greensboro November 21, 7 pm Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre at Well-Spring  Audience members need face coverings and proof of vaccination with a valid ID. Choral Society of Greensboro presents Handel's "Messiah" December 1, 7 pm, Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St.  Audience members age five and older need face coverings and audience members age 12 and older need proof of vaccination or a negative viral test within 72 hours of the event. Lorena Guillen Tango Ensemble and ALLL December 4, 7pm Van Dyke Performance Center at Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St.  Audience members need face coverings. Greensboro Concert Band December 11, 7 pm Gail Brower Huggins Performance Center at Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St. Audience members need face coverings. Founded in 2019, Creative Greensboro provides support for, ensures access to and drives awareness of Greensboro's creative community. Through a range of programs, services and partnerships, Creative Greensboro supports the development of a vibrant city. To learn more, visit the Creative Greensboro www.creativegreensboro.com. Creative Greensboro, the City's office for arts and culture, presents the Opus Series this fall with six concerts featuring the work of talented ensembles from the region. The free concerts will take place between November 7 and December 11 at various Greensboro venues. Some venues are requiring a recent negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination for attendance. "Live music is back in Greensboro and we are taking precautions to ensure the safety of musicians and audience members," said Meredith Gornto, program and operations assistant for Creative Greensboro. "Making and experiencing music as a community is both good for our quality of life and for our creative economy, as we offer professionally compensated opportunities for our ensemble leadership and guest artists. We look forward to welcoming our neighbors into these concert halls to enjoy the work these artists have been preparing." In addition to performances by Creative Greensboro's music ensembles – Choral Society of Greensboro, Philharmonia of Greensboro, Greensboro Concert Band, and Greensboro Big Band – guest artists from Greensboro's music community will be joining the lineup. Guest artists range from opening acts like the soul sounds of The Polk Duo to the R&B stylings of ALLL and Argentine tango by the Lorena Guillen Tango Ensemble. Fall 2021 Opus Schedule Choral Society of Greensboro presents "A Shakespearean Serenade" November 7, 7 pm Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre at Well-Spring, 4100 Well Spring Dr. Audience members need face coverings and proof of vaccination with a valid ID. The Polk Duo and Greensboro Big Band November 14, 7 pm Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre at Well-Spring Audience members need face coverings and proof of vaccination with a valid ID. Alejandro Rutty and Philharmonia of Greensboro November 21, 7 pm Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre at Well-Spring  Audience members need face coverings and proof of vaccination with a valid ID. Choral Society of Greensboro presents Handel's "Messiah" December 1, 7 pm, Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St.  Audience members age five and older need face coverings and audience members age 12 and older need proof of vaccination or a negative viral test within 72 hours of the event. Lorena Guillen Tango Ensemble and ALLL December 4, 7pm Van Dyke Performance Center at Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St.  Audience members need face coverings. Greensboro Concert Band December 11, 7 pm Gail Brower Huggins Performance Center at Greensboro College, 815 W. Market St. Audience members need face coverings. Founded in 2019, Creative Greensboro provides support for, ensures access to and drives awareness of Greensboro's creative community. Through a range of programs, services and partnerships, Creative Greensboro supports the development of a vibrant city. To learn more, visit the Creative Greensboro www.creativegreensboro.com. This press release was produced by the City of Greensboro. The views expressed here are the author's own.