Resonance Presents: Choir GRRRL
A BOLD COLLABORATION WITH CAROLINE SHAW, DANNI LEE, & CECILLE ELLIOTT
An unforgettable evening of groundbreaking music, powerful voices, and dynamic collaboration at the Aladdin Theatre.
“I’ve been in awe of Resonance’s musical gifts for a long time, and I have so much respect for what they bring to the community. When they suggested making something together along with Cecille Elliott, we were so excited to get to be a part of it. It’s a real honor, and we can’t wait to share the music with everyone at the Aladdin. ”
JANUARY 7, 2025 - PORTLAND, OR - On Saturday, February 8th, Resonance Ensemble presents Choir Grrrl at the historic Aladdin Theatre. This one-night-only performance brings together Resonance’s treble singers and three trailblazing artists for an interactive, boundary-pushing program that celebrates the power of women in music. Resonance is joined by Ringdown–a duo comprising Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw and multi-instrumentalist Danni Lee—and composer/performer Cecille Elliott who will premiere her latest commissioned work with Resonance.
Danni Lee. Photo by Karen Pride
“We named the program Choir Grrrl in honor of the Riot Grrrl movement, the feminist punk movement of the early 90s, because we envision that our program will also use genre-pushing music with these phenomenal artists to embody female empowerment,” shares Resonance Ensemble Artistic Director Katherine FitzGibbon. “We want this event to feel like a one-of-a-kind jam session that fuses pop, electronic, and choral music, like you’re in a living room with Caroline Shaw, Danni Lee, Cecille Elliott, and the Resonance treble singers – all incredible multi-faceted artists.”
The treble voices of Resonance have earned high praise, with Oregon ArtsWatch noting their “masterful blend” and breathtaking unisons, and will create a powerful foundation for the evening’s music. They’ll perform both backing vocals and spotlighted new works by the featured artists on the program, as well as Portland composers Judy A. Rose and Renee Favand-See and internationally-acclaimed composer Gabriela Lena Frank.
Caroline Shaw. Photo by Dayna Szyndrowski
Ringdown, an “electronic cinematic pop duo” featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw and the “dynamite” multi-instrumentalist Danni Lee, will perform their works alongside newly expanded arrangements. Lee was recently described by Oregon ArtsWatch as “a perfect complement to Shaw” and they are “a definite ‘peanut butter and chocolate’ situation.” Together, they bring a recently Grammy-nominated blend of artistry, innovation, and collaboration to the stage, creating an unforgettable musical experience that invites the audience into new sonic landscapes.
“I've been in awe of Resonance's musical gifts for a long time, and I have so much respect for what they bring to the community. When they suggested making something together along with Cecille Elliott, we were so excited to get to be a part of it. It's a real honor, and we can't wait to share the music with everyone at the Aladdin. .”
Cecille Elliott plays at a recent Resonance concert . Photo by Rachel Hadiashar
Elliott, whose We Are Murmurs captivated audiences at its 2023 Resonance premiere, will debut her latest creation, It’s So Quiet, as both vocalist and composer. A versatile musician specializing in voice, violin, and viola, Cecille has performed with Resonance since 2020. She will be joining the concert directly from a world tour with Lyyra, an elite 6-voice women’s ensemble with the VOCES8 Foundation , where she serves as low alto. Her recent debut with Lyyra has cemented her reputation as one of today’s most exciting and dynamic vocal talents.
“This incredible night of collaboration features everyone playing everyone’s music together–including a chance for audience members to join in the music-making themselves,” says FitzGibbon. “We are looking forward to creating something truly special for - and with - our community.”
This one-night only event will take place Saturday, February 8th at the Aladdin Theatre in Portland, Oregon. Tickets are on sale now here.
Ringdown: Danni Lee (l) + Caroline Shaw (r) Photo by Anja Schutz
TICKET & SHOW INFORMATION
CHOIR GRRRL
Saturday, February 8th | 7:30 pm
@Aladdin Theater
TICKET PRICING
General Admission: $40
Seniors / Students / Veterans: $20
Arts for All: $5 (at the door)
Note to Journalists: Katherine FitzGibbon, Ringdown, Cecille Elliott, and featured guests are available for print, online, and broadcast interviews. If you would like more information on our season or would like to schedule an interview, please contact Liz Bacon Brownson at liz@ohcreativepdx.com or by calling 971-212-8034
