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HUMANARTS Presents "A Gershwin Party"


(l-r) LaRose Saxon, Leon Bates, and Cedric Cannon are performing a selection of Gershwin tunes at Assumption College on September 25.

September, 2004—
Assumption College’s HUMANARTS Series presents “A Gershwin Party” with artists Leon Bates, LaRose Saxon, and Cedric Cannon. This event will take place on Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the Testa Science Center.

This trio will perform a rousing selection of Gershwin tunes from the 1930s era. Bates, one of America’s favorite pianists, has become a fixture on the international circuit, performing with several European symphonies. Saxon, an acclaimed soprano, has showcased her operatic talent on stages spanning the globe, from the United States to Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Cedric Cannon, a celebrated baritone, made his Metropolitan Opera debut performing the role of Robbins in their production of Porgy and Bess, and has since toured Europe and Asia with several operas.

For more information about this event, please contact HUMANARTS at 508-767-7508.