The Electric Doyenne

doyenne: doiˈ(y)en (noun) - a woman who is the most respected or prominent person in a particular field.

What is the Electric Doyenne?

The Electric Doyenne is a band and a trilogy of narrative, theatrical, immersive concerts intended for audiences both young (age 10 and up)  and old each surrounding a different prominent woman in music history. 

The Electric Doyenne exists to re-imagine what a concert and music theater experience can be.

The three theatrical concerts and women they explore are:

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The Berlin Electric

About Berta Geissmar, the Manager and Lead Secretary to Wilhelm Furtwangler and The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra pre-World War 2.

Project Launched - 2016

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The MEndelssohn electric

Concerning Fanny Mendelssohn, a composer and pianist in the early to mid 19th century and sister to Felix Mendelssohn.

Project Launched - 2018.

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The Gospel Electric

Regarding Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of rock and roll and first gospel musician to appeal to rhythm and blues audiences.

Project Launched - 2019