McHenry Boatwright
Bio:
McHENRY BOATWRIGHT is the winner of four of America's most coveted awards. He won the Chicago Music Festival award, was invited to sing for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and won two consecutive Marian Anderson awards. The performer, who was born in Georgia but trained at the New England Conservatory in Boston, made his Philadelphia Orchestra debut in Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and has appeared with that orchestra numerous times. One of the highlights of his career was in the role of Carter Jones in Gunther Schuller's opera The Visitation with the Hamburg State Opera in Germany. He received 51 curtain calls for that performance. Dave Brubeck wrote portions of his Gates of justice especially with Boatwright in mind. He has sung the role in many major cities as well as on the recording of the cantata.
Concerts
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
New Sacred SoundsBass-Baritone, The Gates of Justice |
Feb 28, 1971 |
Choral Concerts for Young PeopleBass/Baritone, The Gates of Justice |
Feb 27, 1971 |
Choral Concerts for Young PeopleBass/Baritone, The Gates of Justice |
Feb 27, 1971 |
