NEWS RELEASE: OKLAHOMA WOMAN QUARTET TO PREMIERE MARCH 1, 2025
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October 1, 2024 / UPDATED January 24, 2025
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Anjelica Lindsey
Historic Premiere of OKLAHOMA WOMAN QUARTET by Cherokee-American Composer Anjelica Lindsey
Tulsa, OK – Oklahoma Woman Quartet, a groundbreaking chamber music work by Cherokee-American composer Anjelica Lindsey, will premiere live on March 1 2025, marking a historic moment for Oklahoma and Cherokee culture.
This free, ticketed public chamber music performance at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will showcase composer Anjelica Lindsey’s original compositions arranged for string quartet and voice, spanning over two decades of her work and highlighting her unique perspective as an indigenous woman from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The quartet will feature musicians from the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, including Associate Concertmaster Ronnamarie Jensen (violin), Paulo Eskitch (violin), and Ashley Allison (cello), along with Ethan Landis (viola) from the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra. Anjelica Lindsey will perform as the vocalist.
Special guest composer and arranger/orchestrator of Oklahoma Woman Quartet, Dr. Noam Faingold, will provide remarks and two of his original compositions will be performed.
The concert is presented in partnership with Artist Creative Fund and CACHE Create.
The project not only celebrates Lindsey’s musical achievements but also represents the first time a Cherokee woman has composed and premiered a string quartet.
“This project is a deeply personal reflection of my journey as a Cherokee woman and composer,” says Lindsey. “I hope it will open doors for indigenous artists and bring greater awareness to our contemporary cultural heritage. We need more Native women represented in modern ways in film and music and this is just the beginning.”
The Oklahoma Woman Quartet is more than a musical endeavor; it is a cultural milestone, highlighting one of the few female orchestral composers from the Cherokee Nation. By blending classical string arrangements with Lindsey’s distinct voice, the performance aims to create a powerful and evocative experience for all audiences.
In just a day, the tickets to the original concert sold out, prompting a change to a larger venue. Due to overwhelming demand, the sold out Oklahoma Woman Quartet will now be performed at All Souls Unitarian Church to accommodate a larger audience.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM; performance begins at 7:00 PM
Location: All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 South Peoria Avenue, Tulsa, OK
Extras: Enjoy light refreshments, including coffee, tea, and water, before the performance and join us for a post-concert reception in Emerson Hall. CDs of Anjelica Lindsey album PERHAPS: ABSTRACTIONS will also be available for purchase.
Parking: Onsite parking lot is available at no charge.
Tickets: Free and open to the public. Advance ticket reservation required online only: www.anjelicalindsey.com/live
This historic premiere will be an unmissable event, shining a light on the contributions of indigenous women in the classical music world and setting a new precedent for representation and cultural expression.
Project Support:
This project was supported by the Artists Creative Fund.
About the Artists Creative Fund (ACF):
Artists Creative Fund (ACF) is a program of the George Kaiser Family Foundation made possible with support from the Tulsa Community Foundation and CACHE. ACF provides grants annually to improve funding, visibility, and professional development for Tulsa-based artists and creatives. In 2024, 20 artists were selected to receive $10,000 to test, explore, and create innovative work for debut during the grant period that concludes in March 2025.
GKFF is working in partnership with Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange (CACHE), a Northwest Arkansas-based regional arts services provider, which led the application process and professional development programming. Visit artistscreativefund.art to learn more.
About Anjelica Lindsey:
Anjelica Lindsey is a Cherokee-American composer and violinist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. With a music career spanning over twenty years, she is known for her innovative compositions that blend traditional orchestral elements with indigenous influences. Lindsey is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation and is currently studying under Dr. Daniel Felsenfeld, a noted composer and professor at The Juilliard School, New York City, New York.
Contact:
For more information and to reserve your tickets, please visit www.anjelicalindsey.com and for all other inquiries, contact us via anjelicalindsey.com
