On November 8, award-winning composer Blake Allen will premiere his original work “INSOMNIA” at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
The two part performance covers stories about two characters a century apart, focusing on the insomniac struggles of 20th century writer F. Scott Fitzgerald and Allen’s own character, the “30-something” woman Jeanna.
It will feature musical accompaniment from the Argus Quartet, a string collective consisting of Clara Kim, Giancarlo Latta, Maren Rothfritz and Mariel Roberts, in addition to piano work by Chris Koelzer.
The first piece “Sleeping and Waking” is an adaption of the 1934 Fitzgerald short story of the same name, and features opera soprano Cree Carrico as vocalist.
The second piece, “Of Which, Tomorrow” features broadway performer Jeanna De Waal as vocalist in an original composition inspired by Allen’s anxiety and insomnia, based around a stream-of-consciousness text brought together during his 4 a.m. restlessness.
Blake Allen has put together a decorated career, having performed on Broadway in “Tootsie” and Stephen King’s “Misery,” and in renowned concert venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. He currently serves as musical director and collaborator for RuPaul’s Drag Race star Tina Burner.
Information regarding tickets and more can be found here.
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