New York, December 1st 2015

We celebrated the work of philanthropist & rock singer BONO and his ONE Foundation, along with the beautiful 20-voice choir from the OSK (l’Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste) at CARNEGIE HALL in New York City. The choir was invited to sing backup for pop musicians you may know – Bono, of course, the Edge, Hozier, Miley Cyrus, Jessie J., their bands and accompanied by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s.

Dressed in stunning gold Congo-print gowns and matched tailored shirts, the choir, lead by Maestro Armand, opened the event with an a cappella Congolese sacred song. It was amazing! (photo below courtesy of Charles Chauvel)

We are especially proud of MIREILLE KINKINA, who is a participant in our 2015 Opera Fellowship program. Mireille was responsible for preparing the choir; she coached them on style and singing in English (Operanauts provided for her English class in Kinshasa), all within only a few days’ notice!