Inspired by the exhibition Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian’s Legacy, soprano, composer, and archivist Candice Hoyes has created a recital marrying operatic and jazz compositions with historical research. Offering a glimpse into the life of Belle da Costa Greene, Ms. Hoyes will perform works by composers ranging from Mozart to Ellington, as well as original compositions and more. Ms. Hoyes will be joined by pianist Kevin J. Miller for this performance.

Candice Hoyes is a vocalist, composer, archivist, and curator of a “chill-inducing range” (Vogue). The prolific singer and songwriter has been dubbed “an artist with the most eclectic and delicious voice ever” by JazzFM (UK) as she brings “Black history into the present” (NPR). Hoyes gravitated towards music at an early age. Her honey-dipped five-octave range and storyteller’s wit garnered recognition and she has graced stages including 2020 NYC JazzFest, Detroit Symphony, and the Blue Note, as well as opening for Chaka Khan, Lalah Hathaway, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, among others. She holds degrees from Harvard University and Columbia Law School.

Hoyes is a singular artist who channels the power of her voice to unite people under a groove while celebrating timeless stories of resilience. She created a feminist performance lecture series for Jazz at Lincoln Center and CUNY, and is a key collaborator for TED, Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote, National Black Theater, Feminist Press, Well Read Black Girl, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights in Law, Lower Eastside Girls Club, Women in Music, and numerous grassroots organizations.

American pianist and collaborator Kevin J. Miller is acclaimed for his dynamically artful performances. Recent collaborations include recitals with international tenor Lawrence Brownlee at Carnegie Hall and Houston Grand Opera, countertenor John Holiday at the Kennedy Center and The Barbican in London, Joseph Calleja and Nadine Sierra at the Supreme Court of the United States, as well as an appearance with Mr. Calleja on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. Mr Miller prepared soprano Jessye Norman for performances of Laura Karpman’s production of Ask Your Mama, which was performed at Carnegie Hall.

A New York native, Kevin began his musical studies at the age of eight as a student with the Boys Choir of Harlem. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from the Mannes College of Music, and a Master of Music degree, and the Artist Diploma in collaborative piano from the University of Michigan.