Josephine Baker Gala
A tribute to the iconic figure and career of Josephine Baker.
Dates
Pretty Yende | soprano
Luan Pommier | song & piano
Neima Naouri | song
Orchestre national d'Ile-de-France
Christopher Austin | musical direction & arrangements
The Amazing Keystone Big Band musicians
David Enhco | trumpet & direction
Maîtrise de Paris | CRR
Edwige Parat | choir director
Prince Mihai, Baptiste Coutand, Alexandra Gabillault,
Anne-Sophie Loustalot, Jade Venel, Maxence Framery | dancers
Joséphine Kirch | stage design and dramaturgy
Hubert Barrère | costumes
About
Josephine Baker is a timeless icon who first revealed her talent when she made her debut onstage here one hundred years ago on 2 October 1925. This event will celebrate the fascinating life and career of this woman who broke down barriers with her energy, daring and grace. Josephine Baker captured not only the hearts of Paris, but of the whole world. With her irresistible smile and gift for performance, she entranced Parisian audiences with her dances and personality. She was a true pioneer as the star of revues, as a singer, and as an actress. She was also a French Resistance heroine and a passionate civil rights activist. Come and celebrate this star of the music hall who still burns brightly. The programme features music and dance in a lively tribute to the woman who reminded us that we should always dream big.
Production Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, en collaboration avec Les Grandes Voix