We’ve Come This Far by Music
AfroSolo Theatre Company at The Commonwealth Club presents…
WE’VE COME THIS FAR BY MUSIC:
A Musical Spectacle Featuring:
Classical, Spirituals, Gospel, and Art Songs as part of San Francisco’s Juneteenth Celebration
Featuring performers:
Dr. Carl Blake, Piano, Program Director
Bradley Kynard, Baritone
Shawnette Sulker, Soprano
William Underwood, Flutist
For members of the press, we’ve made it easy to access everything you need!
To download our Media Kit, including high-resolution photos, and videos, press-ready artwork, please check the links below:
Download Media Kit | Photos | Artwork | Videos
Tickets are now available! Secure your spot by clicking here: Buy Ticket
Stay connected with us on social media: Facebook and Instagram
PUBLICIST: LAWRENCE HELMAN
[email protected]
415-336-8220
Now in its 31st year, the AfroSolo ARTS FESTIVAL presents LET FREEDOM RING! PART 2 featuring African American solo performers including:
Douglass Haynes
CARL BLAKE (Piano and Program Director)holds three degrees in piano performance: Bachelor of Music (magna cum laude) from Boston University, Master of Arts from San Jose State University, and Doctor of Musical Arts from Cornell University. Dr. Blake has performed to critical acclaim three times in Weill Recital Hall (formerly, Carnegie Recital Hall), Wigmore Hall (London) and L’Hermitage (Winter Palace of the Czars, St. Petersburg, Russia). In addition, he has toured in France, England, Central and South America, and the Caribbean Islands as Artistic Ambassador for the US Department of State. Currently, he serves as Director of Music of The Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples in SF. Mr. Blake serves on the Board of Directors for Noontime Concerts SF.
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzP7Sjeiegw
Bradley Kynard
BRADLEY KYNARD (Baritone) appeared in two operatic premieres this season: The Emissary composed by Oh/Rourke and Prospero’s Island by Shearer/Stevens. He also sang the role of Zebul in Jeptha by Handel, the bass soloist in Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet (BWV 212) by J.S. Bach and filmed the cinematic version of the new opera A Little Girl Dreams of Taking the Veil by Wold. Past performances include Sophia’s Forest by Beecher/Moscovitch and Harriet’s Spirit by Shelby/Olvera with Opera Parallèle, Hiob by Mendelssohn, Ballad of the Brown King by Bonds with Ukiah Symphony Orchestra and the role of Dagoo in Moby Dick by Heggie/Scheer with SF Opera. He performed baritone solos in Carmina Burana by Orff with Golden Gate Symphony and sang the role of Brooke (Little Women) by Adamo with Island City Opera.
Shawnette Sulker
SHAWNETTE SULKER (Guyanese American Soprano) has been praised for her “heart-breaking poignancy” and “enchanting vocal splendor” by critics in the U.S. and Europe. Ms. Sulker has performed with many notable opera companies and symphony orchestras throughout the U.S.A. Her international credits include performances in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, The Czech Republic, Japan, and New Zealand. A consummate performer, Shawnette is equally at home performing standard repertoire as she is in newer contemporary works. A featured artist with SF Opera, she has performed roles including Poppea, Die Königin der Nacht, Cleopatra, and Clara in Porgy and Bess. Known for her versatility, Sulker creates roles in contemporary operas such as Mary Jane Bowser in Jake Heggie’s Intelligence and Ariel in Allen Shearer’s Prospero’s Island. She has sung in American premieres by Gorb, O’Regan, Carlone, and Perry. On the concert stage, she has appeared at Teatro di San Carlo, Lincoln Center, and Leipzig’s Gewandhaus. Her repertoire includes Carmina Burana, Messiah, and Mahler’s Symphonies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEFIh4_h9Ho
WILLIAM UNDERWOOD III (Flute)
WILLIAM UNDERWOOD III (Flute) performs in traditional, avant-garde, social and sacred arenas. He holds the Bachelor of Science in Music and Master of Music in Flute Performance degrees at Florida A&M University and Wayne State University, respectively. Among AfroSolo artists, William is a veteran and has toured Japan extensively with Kyoto Tokyo Incorporated. Mr. Underwood works regularly as a solo, collaborative and recording flutist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1bPzHQR1Ok