Fire Shut Up in My Bones: Opera Suite in Concert at Charleston Gaillard Center

Fire Shut Up in My Bones: Opera Suite in Concert, composed by Terence Blanchard, will take place at the Charleston Gaillard Center on April 21, 2025. This opera, based on Charles M. Blow's memoir, explores themes of identity, trauma, and self-acceptance through a powerful score blending jazz, blues, and classical music. The concert features Blanchard's band The E-Collective, the Turtle Island Quartet, and guest vocalists Justin Austin and Adrienne Danrich, accompanied by visual artist Andrew F. Scott's projections. The performance aims to engage audiences with its resonant storytelling and cultural significance.