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Composer of the Month December 2024: Damien Geter

Damien GeterDamien Geter is an acclaimed American composer who infuses classical music with various styles from the Black diaspora to create music that furthers the cause for social justice. His rapidly growing body of work includes chamber, vocal, orchestral, and full operatic works. He is Richmond Symphony’s Composer-in-Residence through 2026, and currently serves as Interim Music Director & Artistic Advisor at Portland Opera. The world premiere of Geter’s new major opera, 'Loving v. Virginia,' will conclude Virginia Opera’s 50th anniversary season. Based on the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving, the opera is co-commissioned by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony, co-produced by Virginia Opera and Minnesota Opera, and features a libretto by Jessica Murphy Moo. As conductor this season, Geter leads Paul Moravec’s opera 'The Shining,' based on Stephen King’s iconic novel, at Portland Opera. Geter is an alumnus of Austrian American Mozart Festival and Aspen Opera Center, was an Irma Cooper Vocal Competition finalist, and toured with American Spiritual Ensemble. He owns DG Music, Sans Fear Publishing.

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Listen to an excerpt from 'Cantata for a More Hopeful Tomorrow' for SATB Soloists, SATB Choir, and Violoncello



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