FREE CONCERT – WORCESTER

Free concert at Christ the King  

Christ the King Parish in Worcester invites everyone to a Free Concert on Friday, Nov. 8, at 7:00 pm.  ‘Crossing over into Campground’ is a program of African American spirituals and piano works by African American women composers. Ron Williams (baritone) and Olga Rogach (piano) will collaborate to present beautiful arrangements of many of the African American spirituals sung by slaves prior to their emancipation. You will hear their story through music and narration. In addition, Olga will present solo piano works of 20th century Black women composers including Florence Price, Margaret Bonds and Betty Jackson King. Ron Williams is a renowned singer, lecturer, and vocal instructor who has sung with major opera companies throughout the nation. Pianist Olga Rogach performs extensively in New England. She received a Master of Music degree in piano performance from Russia’s famed St. Petersburg Conservatory. She emigrated to the U.S. in 1991.  A reception follows the concert.