Promethean Live Week of June 1: Diversity & Inclusion
We’re devoting this week’s Promethean Live lineup to discussing the topics of Diversity and Inclusion in classical music. Led by industry professionals who have demonstrated a tremendous commitment to diversity and inclusion, each class will explore these topics through the lense of the classical music community.
“We’ve gotten a few requests to schedule a class to discuss diversity and inclusion in classical music. As we began planning, it became clear these topics deserve far more focus than a single class can offer, which lead us to devote an entire week,” Adam Cavagnaro, president of Promethean Artists said.
“We feel it’s important that we offer our platform as a place for respectful discussion - especially at this moment in history - on ways the classical music community can embrace diversity and inclusion, and areas where we can do better. We have been putting together the schedule for this week for a while, and have attempted to assemble a diverse lineup of industry leaders from different races, genders, and sexual orientations.”
Classes take place on Instagram Live and Zoom, where viewers can ask questions and respond in real time. See the schedule below and tune in to join the conversation.
Monday
Instagram Live 12:00 PM Eastern
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Head of Music and Resident Conductor Roberto Kalb and bass baritone in the Wiener Staatsoper ensemble Ryan Speedo Green lead a discussion exploring their experiences with diversity and inclusion in the industry at large and in their professoinal careers.
Zoom 1:00 PM Eastern
Promethean Artists fitness consultant Chase Schaap of Incremental Gains creates fitness programs for artists working at companies including Deutsche Oper Berlin, The Metropolitan Opera , Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Oper Frankfurt.
Designed specifically for singers of all fitness levels, Chase will guide a 40 minute class through a series of bodyweight movements and stretching that focus on the foundations of breath and tension release. No equipment needed and no judgements passed. Reservation required: RSVP to info@prometheanartists.com
Tuesday
Instagram Live 12:00 PM Eastern
Director of Artistic Administration at The Dallas Opera and Casting Consultant at Bayerische Staatsoper, David Lomeli made history as the first hispanic person to occupy a top casting position at a tier one opera company.
In this class he talks about his experience with Diversity and Inclusion as both an artist and an administrator.
Wednesday
Instagram Live 12:00 PM Eastern
President and Founder of international management company Primo Artists, Charlotte lee represents some of the most important instrumentalists in the classical music field including Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman and Nicola Benedetti.
In this class she'll discuss her experience with diversity and inclusion on the management side of the industry.
THURSDAY
Zoom 11:00 AM Eastern
Promethean Artists fitness consultant Chase Schaap of Incremental Gains creates fitness programs for artists working at companies including Deutsche Oper Berlin, The Metropolitan Opera , Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Oper Frankfurt.
Designed specifically for singers of all fitness levels, Chase will guide a 40 minute class through a series of bodyweight movements and stretching that focus on the foundations of breath and tension release. No equipment needed and no judgements passed. Reservation required: RSVP to info@prometheanartists.com
Instagram Live 12:00 PM Eastern
Praised as “richly talented” by the New York Times, Soprano Latonia moore has sung leading ladies on the world's most important stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, Opera Australia, and Royal Opera Covent Garden.
In this class she discusses Diversity and Inclusion through the lense of an artist.
FRIDAY
Instagram Live 12:00 PM Eastern
Francesca Zambello has been the General Director of The Glimmerglass Festival since 2010, and the Artistic Director of The Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center since 2012, as well as an internationally recognized director of opera and theater at the world’s leading opera houses.
In this class she'll talk about the importance of diversity and inclusion from the director and executive perspectives.