Bold. Brave. Brilliant.
Music by Daniel Schnyder, Libretto by Bridgette A. Wimberly

Charlie Parker’s Yardbird

A journey through the mind of a great jazz legend, Charlie Parker’s Yardbird delves into the personal purgatory of the great American saxophonist. Told through a series of interconnected scenes following his death, Parker attempts to compose his final masterpiece while examining the demons that propelled his genius. Swiftly paced and pulsing with energy, this journey into the mind of a legend will captivate you from its first, blue notes to its final rest.


Hear from jazz experts and the creators themselves!

One hour prior to each performance, there will be a pre-performance lecture on historical and musical context of Charlie Parker's Yardbird. Stick around after select performances for a talk back with the creators of Charlie Parker's Yardbird: Composer Daniel Schnyder and librettist Bridgette A. Wimberly!

Friday, November 9 
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. 
Pre-Show Talk by Dr. Keith Kelly
Approx. 9:15 p.m. 
Talk back with Daniel Schnyder and Bridgette A. Wimberly

Saturday, November 10 
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. 
Pre-Show Talk by Dr. Jeff Libman
Approx. 9:15 p.m. 
Talk back with Daniel Schnyder and Bridgette A. Wimberly

Sunday, November 11 
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. 
Pre-Show Talk by Dr. Keith Kelly
Approx. 3:45 p.m. 
Talk back with Daniel Schnyder, Bridgette A. Wimberly, and the performers.

Saturday, November 17 
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. 
Pre-Show Talk by by Clinton Smith, Conductor     

Sunday, November 18 
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. 
Pre-Show Talk by by Clinton Smith, Conductor
Approx. 3:45 p.m. 
Talk back with the performers.

 

Charlie Parker's Yardbird is underwritten, in part, by:


The Carol Franc Buck Foundation

The Flinn Foundation

 

 

Dr. Martin L. Dresner

John A. Johnson and Patricia Coyne-Johnson

Susan and Lee Berk
 

Charlie Parker's Yardbird photography courtesy of 

Tim Trumble

James Gill Photography

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