Nina is a tribute to the life of singer, pianist, writer and civil rights activist Eunice Kathleen Waymon- known to most as Nina Simone. Thanks to the collection of audio documents, radio and television interviews and public speeches, the multi-award winning American soprano and performer Claron Mc Fadden presents an all-round portrait of the famous artist. Inhabiting her voice and bearing witness to the vibrant manifestations of her character and creative spirit, she takes us on a journey through the most noteworthy moments of Nina’s story, including her fight for the rights of women and African Americans, until eventually delving into her most intimate fragility and wounds.
Credits
Performer Claron McFadden
Concept, direction, light design Luigi De Angelis
Dramaturgy and costumes Chiara Lagani
Music creation Claron McFadden, Damiano Meacci
Electronic music and sound design Damiano Meacci
Photography Enrico Fedrigoli
Coaching Andrea Argentieri
Production Credits
Production Fanny & Alexander/E Production and Muziektheater Transparant
Co-produced by IRCAM / Centre Pompidou (Paris), Festival d’Automne à Paris,
Romaeuropa Festival and Tempo Reale
Co-presented by IRCAM / Centre Pompidou (Paris) and Festival d’Automne à Paris
