Isola Jones | Live In New York | Recital & Talkback

Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-04:00

OPERA America's National Opera Center | New York

Milik Kashad
Publisher/HostMilik Kashad
Isola Jones | Live In New York  | Recital & Talkback
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An evening of song and storytelling featuring the artist with the most performances by an African-American at the Metropolitan Opera House.
About this Event

Isola Jones, celebrated as one of the finest voices of her generation, performed at the Metropolitan Opera House for 18 seasons. Throughout her illustrious career, she sang alongside legendary artists such as Leontyne Price, Luciano Pavarotti, Jessye Norman, and Joan Sutherland. With over 500 performances, she holds the record for the most appearances by an African-American artist at the Metropolitan Opera.

This intimate recital and talkback will explore Jones' career, featuring never-before-told stories from the golden years of the Metropolitan Opera.

The recital and masterclass are a part of a documentary film on Jones' life, being directed by Milik Kashad.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

OPERA America's National Opera Center, 330 7th Avenue, New York, United States

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