S11 E27: Delaware State of the Arts - Wilmington Concert Opera

Andy Truscott speaks with Dr. Kirsten Kunkle and Dr. Marisa Robinson, the co-founders of Wilmington Concert Opera.Wilmington Concert Opera, an exclusively woman and minority run company, was founded on principles of diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility. Wilmington Concert Opera strives to serve the greater Wilmington, Delaware community by prioritizing the hiring of local musicians to provide high-level performance opportunities.  The free performances in West Center City, adjacent to the economically-disadvantaged Arts District, provide opportunities for the community to experience a family-friendly version of a traditionally expensive art form.To learn more about their upcoming events, including GIRONDINES from October 21-23, 2022, visit https://www.wilmingtonconcertopera.com/.To view their Virtual Recital Series visit https://www.wilmingtonconcertopera.com/virtual-recitals.Send us Fan MailThe Delaware Division of the Arts, a branch of the Delaware Department of State, is committed to supporting the arts and cultivating creativity to enhance the quality of life in Delaware. Together with its advisory body, the Delaware State Arts Council, the Division administers grants and programs that support arts programming, educate the public, increase awareness of the arts, and integrate the arts into all facets of Delaware life.  Learn more at Arts.Delaware.Gov.Delaware State of the Arts is a weekly podcast that presents interviews with arts organizations and leaders who contribute to the cultural vibrancy of communities throughout Delaware. Delaware State of the Arts is provided as a service of the Division of the Arts, in partnership with NEWSRADIO 1450 WILM and 1410 WDOV.