Performance by Fanny & Alexander (IT)

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Produced by Fanny & Alexander (IT), NINA is a tribute to the life of Eunice Kathleen Waymon, a singer, pianist, writer, and civil rights activist, widely recognised by most as NINA SIMONE.

We delve into her intimate world, exploring her political thoughts, the wounds of her later years, her anger, pain, energy, and bitterness. This journey incorporates musical reconstructions of her songs, seamlessly transitioning from direct audience engagement to suspended moments of pure music.

The multi-award-winning American soprano and performer Claron McFadden creates a comprehensive mimetic portrait of the artist Nina Simone, drawing from audio documents of radio and television interviews as well as public speeches.

Credits:
Performer: Claron McFadden
Idea, direction and lights: Luigi Noah De Angelis
Producers: Fanny & Alexander, Muziektheater Transparant
Co-producers: RCAM / Centre Pompidou (Paris), Festival d’Automne à Paris, Romaeuropa Festival

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Sound or Not is made possible with the generous support of Fonds Podiumkunsten NL, Gemeente Den Haag and Konrad Boehmer Foundation