W O R L D P R E M I E R E
MAYA BEISER
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JULIA WOLFE
LAURIE OLINDER
"A FIERCELY BEAUTIFUL HOMAGE TO MANUAL LABOR"— THE NEW YORK TIMES
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Julia Wolfe (Anthracite Fields, 2015)
and "cello goddess" (The New Yorker) Maya Beiser honor the essential
labor of spinning thread. "Spinning" celebrates the work once performed
by hand by women. Music has long been a vital part of the craft –
both as a propelling force and a vital distraction. To pay homage to the
human dignity of this "women's work," Wolfe and Beiser create a
sonic universe for three cellos and voice featuring multimedia
projections imagined by the innovative artist Laurie Olinder. In Beiser's
words: "I found in Julia's music a rare quality – combining folk,
rock and classical elements in a distinct and relentless energy. This
collaboration is one that has been in our minds for many years, and we
are thrilled to now embark on this journey together."
Photo: Peter Serling
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