Details
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. Sung in English with surtitles projected above the stage.
Cast/Performers
Lawrence Brownlee (Charlie Parker),
Angela Brown (Addie Parker),
Rachel Sterrenberg (Chan Parker),
Chrystal E. Williams (Rebecca Parker),
Will Liverman (Dizzy Gillespie)
Creatives/Company
Music:
Daniel SchnyderLyrics:
Bridgette A. WimberlyProducer:
Hackney EmpireCompany:
English National OperaDirector:
Ron DanielDesign(s):
Riccardo Hernandez,
David Zimmerman (wig and make up design)
Costume:
Emily RebholzLighting:
Scott Zielinski