International Contemporary Ensemble
Josephine Baker: A Personal Portrait
A Little Night Music
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 10:00 pm
Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse
Tyshawn Sorey: Perle Noire: Meditations on Joséphine
International Contemporary Ensemble
Josephine Baker: A Personal Portrait
Julia Bullock
soprano (Mostly Mozart debut)
Tyshawn Sorey
composer, percussion, and piano
International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
This intimate depiction of legendary singer Josephine Baker features new music and arrangements by brilliant multi-instrumentalist and composer Tyshawn Sorey. The Naumburg Award–winning soprano Julia Bullock, long associated with Baker’s music, guides the narrative.
“Impressive, fast-rising soprano… poised for a significant career.” —New York Times on Julia Bullock
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Josephine Baker: A Personal Portrait was created in partnership with Mostly Mozart, the Ojai Music Festival, and Da Camera of Houston.