Schedule

February 1, 2025
7:30pm

Omar Ibn Said | Omar’s Journey

Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Davenport, IA

Jacqueline Echols, Julie
Taylor Raven, Fatima
Issachah Savage, Omar
Andy Papas, Owen/Johnson
Norman Garrett, Abdul/Abe
Aubrey Barnes, narrator

Mark Russell Smith, Conductor

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February 2, 2025
2pm

Omar Ibn Said | Omar’s Journey

Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Rock Island, IL

Jacqueline Echols, Julie
Taylor Raven, Fatima
Andy Papas, Owen/Johnson
Norman Garrett, Abdul/Abe
Aubrey Barnes, narrator

Mark Russell Smith, Conductor

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March 16, 2025
4pm

Smyth’s Mass in D

The Cathedral Choral Society
Washington, D.C.

Experience a groundbreaking moment in music history! The Cathedral Choral Society and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra unite for the electrifying Washington premiere of Ethel Smyth’s powerful Mass in D!

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April 3-6, 2025

Soloist | Beethoven Symphony No. 9

New Jersey Symphony
Newark, NJ

Issachah joins a star-studded cast for four performances of Beethoven’s volcanic and powerful Symphony No.9 with its soaring message of “Brotherhood and Joy!”— a timely and clarion call needed now more than ever.  Maestro Xian Zhang conducting

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May 23-29, 2025

Soloist | Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9

Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia, PA

Issachah returns to his hometown to join the Philadelphia Orchestra for performances of Beethoven Symphony No. 9.

Leah Hawkins, soprano
Rihab Chaieb, mezzo-soprano
Ryan McKinny, Bass-Baritone

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor

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July 31-August 1, 2025

Soloist | Beethoven's Symphony No. 9

Colorado Music Festival
Boulder, CO

Issachah will be the tenor soloist in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 at the Colorado Music Festival.  Witness a breathtaking performance that brings classical masterworks to life with passion and precision. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration.

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August 21, 2025
11:00 PM

BBC Proms: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9

Royal Albert Hall
London, England

Issachah will make his BBC Proms debut at the Royal Albert Hall as the tenor soloist in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, one of music's most timeless masterworks. He will perform under the baton of Maestro Fabio Luisi, bringing his distinctive voice to this monumental piece. This performance marks a significant milestone in Issachah’s career, showcasing his artistry on one of the world’s most prestigious stages.

Clara Cecilie Thomsen, soprano
Jasmin White, contralto
Issachah Savage, tenor
Adam Palka, bass

Danish National Concert Choir
Danish National Symphony Orchestra
Fabio Luisi, conductor

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August 20-30, 2025

Danish Radio Symphony

The Concert Hall
Ontario, Canada

Issachah returns to the stage of the Danish Radio Symphony for three  performances of Beethoven's iconic Symphony No. 9.  This monumental work continues to captivate audiences worldwide, its timeless power and emotional depth never losing their impact. Under the expert direction of conductor Fabio Luisi, the evening promises a masterful interpretation, guiding the orchestra and chorus through a night of musical bliss and triumph.  

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November 8, 2025
7:30pm

Echoes of Excellence

Lyric Opera Chicago
Chicago, IL

Experience a one-night-only recital showcasing world-renowned Black artists and members of the Black Leadership Arts Collective (B.L.A.C.). This powerful evening honors generations of vocal brilliance with performances from popular opera composers including Puccini, Verdi, Bellini, Massenet and Bizet, offered in tribute to legendary Black artists who have appeared on Lyric's stage, from Leontyne Price and Grace Bumbry, to Jessye Norman, Kathleen Battle, and more. The program will also feature spirituals and songs by some of America's most acclaimed Black composers. Don't miss this uplifting celebration of artistry and legacy.

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December 11-13, 2025

Soloist | Messa di Gloria

Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo
Sāo Paulo, Brazil

Issachah joins the OSESP for their "The profound beauty between 'Pathetic' and 'Glory'" concert as one of two featured soloists for Puccini's Messa di Gloria

Shenyang, Bass-Baritone
Thierry Fischer, conductor

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March 5-8, 2026

Soloist | Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9

Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo
Sāo Paulo, Brazil

Issachah returns to Sāo Paolo to join  OSESP for performances of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9

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April 10 & 11, 2026
8pm

Soloist | Mozart "Great" Mass in C minor

North Carolina Symphony
Raleigh, NC

Amanda Forsythe, soprano
Mei Gui Zhang, soprano
Harold Wilson, bass
North Carolina Master Chorale

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

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