Poulenc's "Léocadia" performed by Orpheus & Nia Imani Franklin

Описание: Members of Orpheus perform Poulenc's "Léocadia" - featuring vocalist Nia Imani Franklin. Get swept away by Poulenc’s incidental music to Jean Anouilh's "Léocadia" (adapted in English as "Time Remembered") that includes the beloved "Les Chemins de l'amour." Performed by members of Orpheus and vocalist Nia Imani Franklin, this music tells a tale of life, love, and the bewitching power of music.

MEMBERS OF ORPHEUS
Miho Saegusa, violin
Jordan Frazier, bass
Alan Kay, clarinet
Gina Cuffari, bassoon
Ronaldo Rolim, piano

Recorded at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center on May 27, 2021
New York, NY

Enjoy more music at www.orpheusnyc.org

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ABOUT ORPHEUS

In 1972, a group of young artists made history by creating an orchestra without a conductor in which musicians led themselves democratically. Since then, the Grammy award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra has recorded over 70 albums on all major classical labels, toured to 46 countries across four continents, and collaborated with hundreds of world-class soloists.

Orpheus’ 34 member musicians work together as a collective and rotate leadership roles for all works performed, giving flight to unconventional interpretations. This democratic structure also extends to organizational functions including programming and governance: the orchestra elects three members to Artistic Director positions and three to the Board of Trustees.

An essential part of New York City’s cultural landscape, Orpheus presents annual series at Carnegie Hall. Orpheus tours to major international venues and has appeared regularly in Japan for 30 years; recent engagements include the Prague Spring and Dresden Music Festivals and a 12-concert tour of Asia. The orchestra’s extensive discography includes a June 2021 release on Nonesuch Records with pianist Brad Mehldau, and the monumental 55 CD box set of Orpheus’ complete recordings on Deutsche Grammophon released in August 2021. Orpheus has commissioned and premiered over 50 new works.

Orpheus shares its collaborative model through education and community engagement initiatives that promote equity and access to the arts for listeners of all ages around the world. These include programs for K-12 students, opportunities for emerging professional musicians, and a music and wellness program for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia.

Orpheus’ 2021-22 season features collaborations with pianist Richard Goode, trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, violinist Vadim Gluzman, and pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii. The orchestra will also premiere new works by Hannah Kendall, Aldo López-Gavilán, and Courtney Bryan. Orpheus’ 2021-22 touring schedule includes appearances in Japan, South Korea, and across the United States.


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ABOUT NIA IMANI FRANKLIN

Referred to as “a remarkable young woman who embodies the power of the arts to enrich and transform lives.” (Lindsay Bierman, former chancellor of The University of North Carolina School of the Arts). Various ensembles and individuals such as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Friction Quartet, Jonathan Levin, have performed Nia Imani Franklin's music.

As a Kenan Fellow at Lincoln Center Education in New York, Nia gained additional knowledge and experience as an educator and performer. After concluding her fellowship, she earned the job of Miss New York 2018 and Miss America 2019. At a post-crowning press conference, five-time Grammy-nominated recording artist, Carnie Wilson, said “The minute Nia opened her mouth, I was like, ‘That’s Miss America 2019.’ I just had this feeling. I think she represents the organization beautifully: She’s poised, she’s intelligent, she’s relatable...I think she’s a fantastic human being.” (Yahoo!)

Nia holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Composition and Theory from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as a master’s degree from The University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. In 2019, she founded Compose Her - an initiative that seeks to empower women in music.