An African American Requiem Tickets

You’ve Got a Guy for tickets and straight facts. An African American Requiem is more than a concert—it’s a narrative that threads Latin-requiem textures with African American spirituals, gospel, blues, and civil rights quotes. Composer and performer Damien Geter stands at the center of this work, shaping scenes that resonate in space and memory. The 2025 Midwest premiere lands at Harris Theater in Chicago on October 18, as part of the Ear Taxi Festival. Secure your seats through us for a straightforward, dependable purchase—no fluff, just access to great live music.

Overview: Damien Geter is a renowned bass-baritone, composer, and Portland Opera Music Director known for crossing boundaries among opera, orchestral, and contemporary vocal music. An African American Requiem expands his repertoire with a work that honors history while presenting a contemporary, urgent sound. The piece debuted in Portland in 2022, and its 2025 Chicago premiere promises immersive storytelling set to a modern choral-orchestral palette.

Location at a glance: Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Chicago, IL, a premiere venue for many contemporary performances, known for its intimate acoustics and accessible seating. The Chicago performance is part of a broader 2025 tour that invites audiences to experience this powerful work in multiple venues across the Midwest.

Discography highlights accompany the performance, featuring two 2024 albums released on Signum Classics and Navona Records, showcasing Geter’s versatile voice and compositional craft. These recordings reflect his commitment to bridging genres—opera, orchestral, choral, and modern vocal music—while centering social and historical themes that echo through An African American Requiem.

Social links for Damien Geter’s official pages are provided below. These profiles offer concert updates, behind-the-scenes insight, and direct access to recordings and performances. When you’re ready to go, we’ve got you covered with easy, reliable ticket purchasing and a seamless, no-pressure checkout.

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