Beatboxer Nicole Paris and Composer Augusta Read Thomas Redefine Opera
Year: 2021
Award Level: Silver
Award Winner(s): University of Chicago
Award: Circle of Excellence
Category: Video | Promotional (Short)
From the Nominator
A behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration behind a groundbreaking new opera from renowned composer and University of Chicago Professor Augusta Read Thomas, and how the work combines and transcends musical genres by incorporating beatboxer Nicole Paris.
From the Judges
The back-and-forth between storytelling and performance shots was particularly creative, which led to a unique video.