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In the empty twilight between life and death, saxophonist Charlie Parker composes his final masterpiece, revisiting the inspirations, demons and women who fuelled his creative genius. Set in the famed NYC jazz club Birdland, the opera is as uncompromising in its artistic vision as the "Yardbird" himself.

Creatives/Company

Music: Daniel Schnyder
Lyrics: Bridgette A. Wimberly

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Archive listings for Yardbird (2017)

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

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Sung in English with surtitles projected above the stage.Producer Hackney Empire. Company English National Opera. Director Ron Daniel. Design Riccardo Hernandez. Costume Emily Rebholz. Lighting Scott Zielinski. Design David Zimmerman (wig and make up design). Performer Lawrence Brownlee (Charlie Parker). Performer Angela Brown (Addie Parker). Performer Rachel Sterrenberg (Chan Parker). Performer Chrystal E. Williams (Rebecca Parker). Performer Will Liverman (Dizzy Gillespie).

9 Jun 17 to 17 Jun 17

London Coliseum, West End :: V376
listing details L434907329

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