Stephanie Chou: Comfort Girl Album Release — live event
COMFORT GIRL is an 80-minute song-cycle inspired by true stories of Asian "comfort women" abducted into sexual slavery by the Japanese army during WWII. It is not only a groundbreaking fusion of East-West musical traditions, but has also sparked public dialogue on a formerly taboo subject that still resonates globally for women today. Based on survivor testimony, the jazz-opera/song-cycle gives voice to the 200,000+ women and survivors who were silenced for 50 years. Created/composed by Stephanie Chou, an American jazz composer/saxophonist/singer who blends influences from her Chinese heritage with Western jazz and pop to create a bracingly original sound. “A stunning work that not only shines light on a dark chapter of history but also feels inspirational for contemporary listeners.” – DownBeat COMFORT GIRL had its world premiere in March 2019 at Joe's Pub. Tonight we will celebrate the release of the recorded album version - the full realization of the piece! Stephanie Chou - voice, alto saxophone, compositions Orville Mendoza - voice Andy Lin - erhu, viola, violin Or Matias - piano Matt Aronoff - bass Kenny Wollesen - drums, percussion Originally commissioned by the American Composers Forum, with additional support from Lower Manhattan Cultural Council; Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship; OPERA America, American Opera Project. Stephanie Chou Project is a recipient of a 2023 grant from Chamber Music America’s Artistic Projects program, funded through the generosity of The Howard Gilman Foundation, for the Comfort Girl studio recording.
Starts: 2024-04-05T19:00:22Z
Ends: 2024-04-05T21:00:22Z
Where: 425 Lafayette Street, New York, New York 10003, United States
Price: $25.0