Six women from across the U.S. have co-written songs from their stories of sexual misconduct and domestic violence. In this program, these songs are performed by up-and-coming artists.
“Songs of #MeToo—A Prelude of Change” pairs these songs with the preludes to Bach’s Cello Suites. As the women represented here find their voices through song, the cello finds its voice through Bach’s preludes. This program is a journey of discovery and becoming.
Something was Stolen from me
Performed by Halley Elwell, Co-written by Anonymous, Nora Willauer
Bach Cello Suite No. 1, Prelude
Performed by Cecelia Swanson
He Told Me
Composed and performed by Lisa Martin
My Life (It's Worth Living)
Performed by Alisa Amador, Co-written by Lisa Martin and Nora Willauer
Bach Cello Suite No. 2, Prelude
Performed by Tanya Woolfrey
My Father Said
Performed by Renée Richardson, co-written by Dina Black and Nora Willauer
Bach Cello Suite No. 3, Prelude
Performed by Martha Baldwin
Matthew’s Song
Performed by Hazel Delehey—co-written by Nan Bell and Nora Willauer
Bach Cello Suite No. 4, Prelude
Performed by Nora Willauer
I Want a Lock
Performed by Kathryn Brunhaver, co-written by Clara Schneid and Nora Willauer
Bach Cello Suite No. 5, Prelude
Performed by Eleanor Lee
You’re a Bully
Performed by Nora Willauer, co-written by Patrisha McLean and Nora Willauer
Bach Cello Suite No. 6, Prelude
Performed by Amparo Lacruz