DACAMERA: Tyshawn Sorey | Perle Noire – A Personal Portrait of Josephine Baker (on-demand until 12/18/2020)
Free (Free)
Julia Bullock, soprano
Tyshawn Sorey, piano & percussion
International Contemporary Ensemble
Conceived by Peter Sellars
Arrangements and new music: Tyshawn Sorey
Texts: Claudia Rankine
Josephine Baker: A Personal Portrait is a unique and poignant evening honoring the brilliance, daring, public courage, and private tragedies of the icon who created a singing, dancing declaration of independence and blazed a trail of irresistible challenge and charm in France in the 1920’s.
Star soprano, curator and thought leader Julia Bullock finds inspiration in legendary singer Josephine Baker. Julia Bullock has been hailed as an “impressive, fast-rising soprano…poised for a significant career” by The New York Times. She has captivated audiences with her versatile artistry and commanding stage presence. Bullock made her Houston debut in Josephine Baker: A Personal Portrait, with new music and arrangements for the acclaimed International Contemporary Ensemble by celebrated composer and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey and texts by poet and 2016 MacArthur Fellow Claudia Rankine.
The broadcast will take place at 7pm Central / 5pm Pacific.
Free event, but reservation is required. Before the event, registered viewers will receive an email with the link to watch. After the initial premiere stream, watch on demand for 1 week. Registration stays open after the premiere for instant on-demand viewing.
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About International Contemporary Ensemble
With a commitment to cultivating a more curious and engaged society through music, the International Contemporary Ensemble – as a commissioner and performer at the highest level – amplifies creators whose work propels and challenges how music is made and experienced.
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Hailed as "reliably adventurous" by the Washington Post and "perennially thoughtful" by The New Yorker's Alex Ross, DACAMERA is internationally recognized as a leading producer and presenter of chamber music and jazz, committed to bringing its audiences transformative musical experiences. Presenting an annual subscription series in Houston's downtown Theater District and at The Menil Collection, DACAMERA brings the world's leading artists to Houston, and continually evolves new and meaningful ways of presenting music.
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