Celebrating Black History with the Palm Springs Opera Guild: Patrick Blackwell with Milena Gligic

Experience the rich bass voice of Patrick Blackwell singing trailblazing stories as the Palm Springs Opera Guild brings a vibrant celebration of Black history and artistry in opera to the Library’s Community Room. Blackwell will be joined by pianist Milena Gligić for a special performance celebrating the extraordinary contributions of Black artists and composers, offering an inspiring journey through music, courage, and the joy of breaking new ground. Blackwell is a Grammy-winning bass and Juilliard graduate whose credits include performances with the Los Angeles Opera and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Gligić is an accomplished collaborative pianist, vocalist, and faculty vocal coach at CalArts who has collaborated with musical icons such as Gustavo Dudamel and Plácido Domingo. This program is presented in partnership with the Palm Springs Opera Guild and is made possible by a generous gift from The Bartush Performing Arts Fund.