Solange Knowles Makes History With Breakthrough Original Ballet Score
Solange Knowles adds another accomplishment to her name with the announcement of her original score composed for the New York City Ballet. The widely admired multi-talented celebrity took to Twitter and Instagram on August 16 to share this fascinating feat.
This unreleased score will feature alongside choreography from Gianna Reisen, who, according to Forbes, became New York City Ballet’s youngest choreographer in 2017. Reisen is excited to create another work in collaboration with the Company. With the upcoming ballet premiere, Reisen plans to create a piece that is different from her notable work from the 2017 Gala, “Composer’s Holiday.”
The recital will premiere at the 2022 Fall Fashion Gala. Knowles’ anticipated debut will feature costume designs by Alejandro Goméz Paloma. Solange also revealed on her social media that it would be performed by the City Ballet Orchestra and a soloist from her ensemble.
🖤very excited to announce i’ve composed an original score for the New York City Ballet 🖤 choreography by Gianna Reisen , score performed by the City Ballet Orchestra + soloist from my ensemble 🖤
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) August 16, 2022
Shows : October 1, 8, 11, 16
May 2, 11, 13, 17, 18th at Lincoln Center pic.twitter.com/F0TvxzObDX
Solange’s mother, Ms. Tina Lawson, expressed pride in her daughter’s achievement in a recent Instagram post.
Tina Lawson declares “She is always kicking down doors and opening doors for Artists of Color!”
Other Black female icons such as Missy Elliot and Anita Baker have also congratulated the pop star via social media.
Like we Always say… create. Create! CREATE🎈 sO Exciting. Auntie is sO Proud♥️🌞
— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) August 16, 2022
Doing Big Tingzzzz!🙌🏾 I see ya sis🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 16, 2022
As she has done with her culturally impactful albums, A Seat at the Table and When I Get Home, Solange has opened yet another door as the first Black woman to compose an original score for New York City Ballet.
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