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SUMMARY:FREE AT LAST? The Evolution of the American Spiritual
DESCRIPTION:ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PRESENTSRITZ CHAMBER PLAYERSFREE AT LAST? The Evolution of the American SpiritualSongs of faith. Voices of freedom.\nJoin Ritz Chamber Players and narrator Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole for an evening honoring the power and enduring legacy of the African American Spiritual.Through music and spoken word\, Free At Last? traces a journey through endurance\, sorrow\, resistance\, and celebration. These songs carry expressions of faith\, the longing for deliverance\, and the strength of a people whose voices continue to speak across generations.\nHear beloved spirituals including "Deep River\," "There Is a Balm in Gilead\," "Ride On\, King Jesus\," and "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." With Dr. Cole's narration connecting music and history\, the evening invites us to reflect on freedom's promise and the work of keeping that promise alive.\nTHE ARTISTSDr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole NarratorAlison Buchanan Soprano\nAnn Marie McPhail SopranoRobert Sims Lyric Baritone\nArtina McCain Piano\nRESERVE YOUR SEATSSuggested donation: $20 per personSeating is limited. Registration closes November 17\, 2026\, or when capacity is reached.\nSUPPORT FREE AT LAST?Help bring this evening of music\, history\, and community to life.Make a gift to support the performance Learn More About Free at Last?\nRitz Chamber Players Silver Jubilee Season 2026 2027Celebrating 25 Years of EXPANDING THE STAGE
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:ST. PETER&rsquo\;S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PRESENTS
RITZ CHAMBER PLAYERS
FREE AT LAST? The Evolution of the American Spiritual
Songs of faith. Voices of freedom.
Join Ritz Chamber Players and narrator Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole for an evening honoring the power and enduring legacy of the African American Spiritual.
Through music and spoken word\, Free At Last? traces a journey through endurance\, sorrow\, resistance\, and celebration. These songs carry expressions of faith\, the longing for deliverance\, and the strength of a people whose voices continue to speak across generations.
Hear beloved spirituals including &ldquo\;Deep River\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;There Is a Balm in Gilead\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;Ride On\, King Jesus\,&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;He&rsquo\;s Got the Whole World in His Hands.&rdquo\; With Dr. Cole&rsquo\;s narration connecting music and history\, the evening invites us to reflect on freedom&rsquo\;s promise&mdash\;and the work of keeping that promise alive.
THE ARTISTS
Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole &mdash\; Narrator
Alison Buchanan &mdash\; Soprano
Ann Marie McPhail &mdash\; Soprano
Robert Sims &mdash\; Lyric Baritone
Artina McCain &mdash\; Piano
RESERVE YOUR SEATS
Suggested donation: $20 per person
Seating is limited. Registration closes November 17\, 2026\, or when capacity is reached.
SUPPORT FREE AT LAST?
Help bring this evening of music\, history\, and community to life.
Make a gift to support the performance \;
\;
Learn More About Free at Last?
Ritz Chamber Players &bull\; Silver Jubilee Season 2026&ndash\;2027
Celebrating 25 Years of EXPANDING THE STAGE
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