Inversion Ensemble and Density512 present The Björk Songbook Oct. 27 and 28
Friday October 27, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Saturday October 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin

4700 Grover Ave, Austin, TX 78756

Bask in art-pop glamor on Halloween weekend at The Björk Songbook! This special collaboration between Inversion Ensemble and Density512 pays tribute to legendary Icelandic singer Björk with freshly reimagined versions of her most beloved songs including Venus As a Boy, Hidden Place, It’s Oh So Quiet, Human Behaviour and more – all set for voices and chamber orchestra by local Austin composers. The two performances will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin. Get your tickets now at bjorksongbook.eventbrite.com! (“Do it now… do it now…”)

Join us in supporting Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
as our Inversion Cares partner for this project myhaam.org.

Purchase tickets here: bjorksongbook.eventbrite.com
General admission tickets are $35. Students may use promo code BJORKSTUDENT at checkout to obtain admission for $20 OFF. VIP tickets, available for $65, include champagne or sparkling water, special swag, and pre-show talk at 6:30 PM with Inversion Artistic Director Trevor Shaw and Density512 Artistic Director Jacob Schnitzer.

Music

Hidden Place arr. Sophie Mathieu

It’s Oh So Quiet arr. Trevor F. Shaw

Pagan Poetry arr. François Minaux

Future Forever arr. Suzette Emberton
Victimhood arr. Nick Montopoli

Mycelia arr. Adrienne Inglis

Thunderbolt arr. Carol Brown

Aurora arr. Benjamin Dia

Human Behaviour arr. James Tabata

Venus as a Boy arr. Marjorie Halloran

Crystalline arr. Jordan Walsh

See Austin Public Health COVID-19 guidelines here. Inversion and Density512  ask audiences to follow Austin Public Health COVID-19 protocols for this event.

https://www.austintexas.gov/page/covid-19-risk-based-guidelines

Accessibility: Please request a large print program by emailing info@inversionatx.org‬ at least one week prior to the concert, but know that the text will be projected on a screen. Inversion will offer a virtual viewing option for this concert after a month or two.
Nearest public transportation: Bus routes 1, 3, 5, 345, 803 https://www.capmetro.org/

About Inversion

Inversion is a collection of vocal ensembles dedicated to commissioning and performing timely new works by living composers.  Inversion presents themed concerts on myriad topics, including LGBTQIA+ rights, racial justice, immigration, climate change, and democratic rights as well as space exploration, philosophy, natural science, and the ancient elements. Inversion advocates for inclusion through outreach with local public schools, college partners, and annual emerging composer contests. https://www.inversionatx.org

About Density512

Density512 is a chamber orchestra and collective of brave and open musicians who champion contemporary programming. We tell stories through imaginatively curated experiences, amplify the voices of groundbreaking and emerging artists, and cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations. www.density512.org

Media Contacts:

Inversion Ensemble Artistic Director

Trevor F. Shaw | tshaw@inversionatx.org

Density512 Artistic Director

Jacob Schnitzer | jacob@density512.org

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