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upcoming Appearances

A Celebration in Song | September 28th, 2024, 7:30 PM

This concert will feature three remarkable winners of the Young Concert Artist International Competitions: Chelsea Guo, soprano and piano; Erin Wagner, mezzo-soprano; and Joseph Parrish, bass-baritone accompanied by Ye In Kwak, piano.

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Iowa State University

Recital: Cosmos Club | October 16th, 2024, 8:00 PM

This concert will feature bass-baritone Joseph Parrish and pianist Francesco Barfoed, in a program of American Songs and German Lieder.

Warne Ballroom of the Cosmos Club, Washington, D.C. 2121 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

NYFOS: My Brother's Keeper | November 19th, 2024, 8:00 PM

Conceived by baritone Justin Austin, this program tells a story of brotherly love and community among Black men in America through art song, soul, gospel and opera. "My Brother’s Keeper" features a stellar team of Black American male singers, including Austin, tenor Joshua Blue, baritone Will Liverman, bass-baritone Joseph Parrish, baritone Jorell Williams and tenor Chaz'men Williams-Ali, alongside NYFOS's own Steven Blier.

Merkin Hall at Kaufmann Music Center, 129 W 67th St, New York, NY 10023

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Bach Vespers: BWV 116 | November 24th, 2024, 5:00 PM

For at least the last eighteen centuries, some formula for prayer at the end of the day has been part of the Christian tradition. While no one knows precisely what the earliest form of Vespers looked like or sounded like, certain themes have managed to endure, including confession, gratitude, and light. While Vespers never quite became a significant part of Lutheran piety, that it is still kept at all in the Lutheran tradition may be thanks to one church: the Thomaskirche in Leipzig.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3 W 65th St, New York, NY 10023

Handel: Messiah | December 1st, 2024, 3:00 PM

Witness the power and majesty of Handel's Messiah as the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus bring this timeless masterpiece to life. From the triumphant "Hallelujah" chorus to the tender "Messiah," prepare to be moved by the most beloved music ever composed. Immerse yourself in a breathtaking performance that celebrates the greatest story ever told.

Dominion Energy Center, Carpenter Theatre, 600 E Grace St Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23219

Recital: Artist Concert Series of Sarasota, FL | December 12th, 2024, 11:00 AM

Joseph Parrish, winner of the 2022 Young Concert Artists’ Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, is known for his versatility in both operatic and popular repertoire. Joseph is passionate about giving back to the communities that have nurtured him and works to address diversity in the classical music world. Following his riveting ASC debut in 2023, he collaborates with pianist Jesse Martins from Sarasota Opera in this return engagement.

Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 Ringling blvd Sarasota, FL

Recital: Hayden's Ferry Chamber Music Series | December 14th, 2024, 2:30 PM

Join us for an intimate afternoon of exquisite music as soprano and pianist Chelsea Guo performs duets with bass-baritone Joseph Parrish. This enchanting concert is suitable for all ages, offering a unique opportunity to experience their artistry up close. Following the performance, mingle with the musicians at a wine reception. Adult tickets include a complimentary beverage

Tempe Center for the Arts 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281 Tempe, AZ

Recital: Holiday Tea Musicale at Caramoor | December 17th and 18th, 2024, 2:00 PM

Get in the holiday spirit at Caramoor’s historic Rosen House! Enjoy charismatic musicians, festive decorations, and tea service in the majestic Music Room. Following the spirited performance, the tea service includes an assortment of finger sandwiches, scrumptious holiday treats, and a variety of teas (or hot chocolate with marshmallows for children!). This program is popular and dates quickly fill up. Please scroll down to see the menus we offer!

The Rosen House at Caramoor, 3815, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah, NY 10536

Handel: Messiah | December 23rd, 2024, 7:00 PM

A highlight of the New York holiday season for a century and a half, the Oratorio Society of New York presents its 150th consecutive performance of Handel's Messiah.

Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage 881 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019

MasterVoices: Blind Injustice | February 3rd and 4th, 2025, 7:30 PM

Based on the eponymous book by Mark Godsey and casework by the Ohio Innocence Project, a 12-member cast brings us the exonerees’ stories in their own words, adapted by librettist David Cote to be both spoken and sung. Composer Scott Davenport Richards’ score calls on jazz, funk, and hip-hop to help convey the stories’ vastness and their particularity – the twisting of a child’s words, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, bearing a passing resemblance to someone else. Commissioned by Cincinnati Opera in 2019, it has only grown more relevant since its premiere.

Rose Theatre at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway &, W 60th St, New York, NY 10019

Recital: Mary Baldwin University | February 24th, 2025, 7:30 PM

This concert will feature bass-baritone Joseph Parrish and pianist Francesco Barfoed, in a program of American Songs and German Lieder.

Francis Auditorium, 227 E Frederick St, Staunton, VA 24401

Gospel Plus Festival feat. Joseph Parrish: Weinberg Center for the Arts | March 1st, 2025, 8:00 PM

Bass-baritone Joseph Parrish teams up with an incredible gospel choir for an unforgettable evening of diverse and powerful music celebrating unity and creativity. With his rich, warm voice and impeccable technique, bass-baritone Joseph Parrish consistently wows audiences, bringing depth and emotion to every performance. Joining him on stage is an incredible gospel choir. Together, they promise an unforgettable evening filled with diverse and powerful music, celebrating unity, creativity, and the transformative power of music.

Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701

Bach: St. Matthew Passion | March 8th, 2025, 7:00 PM

This performance unites the Cathedral’s stunning architecture with the musical structure of Bach’s masterwork through the creative placement of the Cathedral’s choirs within the space. The Cathedral Choristers (boys and girls) will be uniquely positioned for their cameo appearances and the Cathedral Chorale will create a sense of vocal surround sound for the exquisite chorales of the Passion. The famous musical demands of the double choir and orchestras will be fulfilled by the excellent 

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025

Recital: Merkin Hall | March 25th, 2025, 7:30 PM

Songs by GUSTAV MAHLER, HARRY T. BURLEIGH, JOHANNES BRAHMS, MOSES HOGAN, FRANZ SCHUBERT, and spirituals featuring the Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir with Artistic Director Michele Fowlin, plus the New York Premiere of Psalm by YCA Composer-in-Residence ALISTAIR COLEMAN.

Kaufmann Music Center Merkin Hall, 129 W 67th St, New York, NY 10023

Miró Quartet with David Shifrin, clarinet and Joseph Parrish, bass/baritone | May 3rd, 2025, 7:30 PM

Experience the Miró Quartet’s engaging commemoration of the 1938 recording collaboration between Benny Goodman and the Budapest String Quartet, with special guest bass/baritone Joseph Parrish and clarinetist David Shifrin

Seligman Performing Arts Center 22305 West 13 Mile Road Beverly Hills, MI, 48025 United States

Previous Appearances

Salzburg Festival: Prokofiev, The Gambler - Potapitch | August 12th - August 28th

Cincinnati Opera: Mozart, Don Giovanni - Masetto | June 13th and 15th, 2024

Ann Arbor Symphony: Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 & Adams, The Wound-Dresser | May 18th, 2024

Princeton Pro Musica: Moravec, Sanctuary Road - William Still | May 5th, 2024

Parlando Chamber Orchestra: Rimsky-Korsakov, Mozart e Salieri - Salieri | May 1st, 2024

Recital: The West Philadelphia Committee for the Philadelphia Orchestra | April 25th, 2024

Aiken Symphony: Mahler, Rückert Lieder | April 20th, 2024

University of South Carolina: Brahms, Requiem | April 18, 2024

Memphis Symphony: Haydn, Creation | April 12th and 14th, 2024

Solti-Peretti Répétiteur Course Venice, Italy | March 27th - April 6th, 2024

WCO & The Denyce Graves Foundation | March 22nd and March 23rd, 2024

Recital: Friends of Music Sleepy Hollow, NY | March 10th, 2024

Recital: Carnegie Hall Citywide | February 25th, 2024

NYFOS: All Together Now | February 21st, 2024

YCA On Tour: Denison University | February 15th, 2024

Billings Symphony: Brahms, Requiem | February 10th, 2024

Recital: Kennedy Center Terrace Theatre | February 6th, 2024

YCA On Tour: Fairfield University | January 28th, 2024

Opera Baltimore: Thirsty Thursdays | January 25th, 2024

YCA On Tour: Pepperdine University | January 21st, 2024

Young Performers Career Advancement: Showcase | January 15th, 2024

Musica Sacra: Handel, Messiah | December 20th, 2023

YCA On Tour: Kravitz Center | December 13th, 2023

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Bach Vespers: Bach, Magnificat | December 10th, 2023

Recital: Baruch Performing Arts Center | December 2nd, 2023

Holy Trinity Lutheran Bach Vespers: Bach, Es reißet wie ein schrecklich Ende | November 12th, 2023

Baltimore Choral Arts: Brahms, Requiem | November 5th, 2023

Recital: Port Washington Library | October 29th, 2023

Recital: Governor's Mansion, Annapolis, MD | October 26th, 2023

Recital: Celebrating 150 Years of Rachmaninoff | October 21st, 2023

Recital: Sarasota, FL | October 18th, 2023

Recital: Death of Classical Crypt Series | October 3rd and 4th, 2023

Recital: Usedomer Musikfestival | September 25th, 2023

YCA On Tour: Newport Classical | September 1st, 2023

Recital: Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival | August 11th, 2023

Recital: Newport Classical | July 19th, 2023

Emmanuel Episcopal Church: Handel, Messiah | May 12th, 2023

YCA Gala | May 8th, 2023

Bay Atlantic Symphony: Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 | May 6th and 7th, 2023

Juilliard Opera: Gianni Schicchi, Title Role | April 18th, 20th, and 22nd 2023

NYFOS Mediterranean | March 14th, 2023

American Classical Orchestra: Healing Bach | March 2nd, 2023

Juilliard Opera: Proving Up, Sodbuster | February 15th, 17th, and 19th, 2023

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