“Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.” - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
One hundred years ago this Veterans Day, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was erected at Arlington National Cemetery. Originally constructed to provide the final resting place for unidentified American service members of World War I, the tomb serves that purpose for all unknown military members from all conflicts. To commemorate the tomb’s centennial, the Virginia-based opera company UrbanArias is presenting its new musical film, Unknown, which features the title work that it commissioned from composer Shawn Okpebholo and librettist Marcus Amaker.
Honor our veterans and enjoy this new video adventure that implores the audience to reflect on the ideas of war and honor and how they pertain to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The video is free to watch starting at midnight eastern time on Nov. 11, but viewers must register beforehand. Visit the Unknown website for more information.
Meanwhile, see what’s in store by watching the trailer below.
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