Lawrence Brownlee in Akron

Lawrence Brownlee in Akron

International opera star Lawrence Brownlee, who is a Youngstown native, and Eric Owens, a bass-baritone, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron. Their concert will range from traditional spirituals and gospel favorites to opera and American popular songs. Tickets are $25, $40, $45 (free for students of any age) and are available at tuesdaymusical.org or by phone at 330-761-3460. Tickets will also be sold at the door. A concert conversation with the two singers will precede the show at 6:30 p.m. Brownlee, a tenor, has performed on the stages of the world’s leading opera companies. The East High graduate is also a champion for autism awareness. Owens was named Musical America’s 2017 Vocalist of the Year.