A cult figure decades ahead of her time Connie Converse wrote deeply introspective songs in the 1950s before the rise of singer-songwriters Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan.
In the early 1950s, Connie made a series of home recordings in her Greenwich Village kitchen, which she sent to her brother. Those tapes later formed the basis of the posthumous album How Sad, How Lovely.
In 1954, she also performed at a house concert hosted by illustrator and recording engineer Gene Deitch, who recorded her live. These recordings remained largely unknown until Deitch shared them with WNYC radio in 2004, sparking a wave of rediscovery.
In 1974 she disappeared withoout a trace and her music was rediscovered posthumously drawing global attention for its poetic honesty and aching beauty.
In this Australian premiere Finding Connie presented by the bold and inclusive ensemble of Perth based female musicians the Mirabilis Collective, who will bring to life the story of Connie Converse to life.
In collaboration with students from the UWA Conservatorium of Music, Mirabilis Collective will present the world premiere of chamber music reimaginings of Converse’s repertoire.
These newly arranged works breathe fresh life into her poignant, introspective songs, highlighting her unique voice and lyrical depth. Don’t miss this captivating journey into the legacy of a truly original artist—a woman whose music speaks directly to the human experience, full of longing, wit, and untold stories.
Finding Connie celebrates the artistry of a woman ahead of her time and brings her hauntingly beautiful songs into the spotlight they have always deserved.
Weaving Connie’s words and music with narrative storytelling to explore the life and legacy of a woman nearly lost to history.
Don’t miss this unique musical event on Sunday May 4 at Callaway Music Auditorium, at UWA.
Tickets https://events.humanitix.com/finding-connie
