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Panelists
Lee Mills, Music Director
Dr. Kendra Y. Hamilton, Author, Romancing the Gullah in the Age of Porgy and Bess, Presbyterian College
William Burgess, Chorusmaster, Porgy and Bess; Music Director, Long Branch Baptist Church
Free and Open to the Public. Registration required.
This discussion examines the enduring impact of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess and its deep ties to South Carolina culture. Music Director Lee Mills is joined by Dr. Kendra Y. Hamilton, author and scholar; William Burgess, chorusmaster and music director; and more to be announced soon. The panel will unpack themes of representation, authenticity, and artistic interpretation, offering a nuanced look at one of America’s most iconic operas and its cultural significance.