Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom

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Solo Voices, Chorus, Piano, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Contrabass — Commissioned by the American Opera Project and premiered in 2014, Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed that Line to Freedom” is a two act opera detailing the life and development of the famed Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman. With a libretto written by Dr. Okoye herself, this work beautifully celebrates the complex life of this larger-than-life historical figure.