On January 26 and 28, 2024, the Virginia Opera presents a staged version of Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell’s celebrated oratorio SANCTUARY ROAD, directed by Adam Turner.
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Moravec: Sanctuary Road in Cincinnati
“A piece of music like Sanctuary Road holds the potential to carry a story into the culture in unique and meaningful ways.” And so, as April 29, 2023 approaches, Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble music director Craig Hella Johnson shares some thoughts about the ensemble’s upcoming concert of composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell’s critically […]
Moravec: SANCTUARY ROAD (Reduced Version)
On April 29, 2023, the Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati performs Paul Moravec’s oratorio Sanctuary Road. The work features a libretto by Mark Campbell and is based on the writings of historic figure William Still. Mark Hella Johnson conducts the performance at the Jason Kaplan Theatre in Cincinnati, OH.
Moravec: Sanctuary Road at Chautauqua
“Even if it costs you your life. Write it. Write…Every word. Every detail…Write it down…Write. Record. Recount. Chronicle. Write.” — William Still, The Underground Railroad Records On August 18, 2022, Paul Moravec’s lauded oratorio Santuary Road — written in collaboration with librettist Mark Campbell — will be presented at the Chautauqua Institute (in western New […]
Moravec: Sanctuary Road @ Chautauqua
“Even if it costs you your life. Write it. Write…Every word. Every detail…Write it down…Write. Record. Recount. Chronicle. Write.” — William Still, The Underground Railroad Records On August 18, 2022, Paul Moravec’s lauded oratorio Santuary Road — written in collaboration with librettist Mark Campbell — will be presented at the Chautauqua Institution (in western New […]
Moravec: SANCTUARY ROAD
On August 18, 2022, Rossen Milanov conducts the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Paul Moravec’s oratorio SANCTUARY ROAD. Guest soloists and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus join for the “Paths to Freedom” concert, at the Chautauqua Ampitheater in western New York.
Moravec: A NATION OF OTHERS *WORLD PREMIERE*
On Nov 15, 2022, the Oratorio Society of New York premieres Paul Moravec’s oratorio – written with librettist Mark Campbell – A NATION OF OTHERS at Carnegie Hall, led by Kent Tritle.
Moravec: SANCTUARY ROAD *Staged Version* *WORLD PREMIERE*
On March 6, 2022, North Opera Carolina presents the world premiere, staged-verison of Paul Moravec’s oratorio SANCTUARY ROAD.
Moravec: SANCTUARY ROAD
On January 21, 2022, the Oakland Symphony and Chorus performs Paul Moravec’s SANTUARY ROAD, conducted by Leslie B. Dunner.
Moravec: The Meaning of Freedom
Paul Moravec’s Sanctuary Road is a perfect work for starting meaningful conversations about equality, race, and the meaning of freedom.” And so Rossen Milanov, music director of the Columbus Symphony, shares some insight into the orchestra’s upcoming October 11 and 12 performances of Moravec’s oratorio during its American Festival. Sanctuary Road is written for five […]
