A Listening Party for Laurie Anderson's 'Amelia'

Guild Hall will host one of America’s most renowned creative pioneers, Laurie Anderson, for a listening party of her latest album, “Amelia,” on Friday, August 23, at 7 p.m.

During this party, guests will be among the first to experience the new album, featuring collaborations with the renowned Czech orchestra Filharmonie Brno, conducted by Dennis Russell Davies, as well as contributions from acclaimed artists like Anohni, Marc Ribot, Rob Moose and others. After the full album preview, Anderson will participate in a conversation about the creative process behind “Amelia,” and how she wove together historical narrative and musical innovation to honor Amelia Earhart’s daring spirit.

Amelia Earhart was a passionate pioneer of early aviation, achieving fame as the first woman to cross the Atlantic, in 1932. Five years later, she embarked on a flight around the world. Before she could complete the voyage, her plane disappeared without a trace; it has never been found.

“The words used in ‘Amelia’ are inspired by her pilot diaries, the telegrams she wrote to her husband, and my idea of what a woman flying around the world might think about,” Anderson says.

This event offers a chance to hear firsthand from Laurie Anderson, one of today’s most significant multimedia artists, as she dives deep into Amelia’s world and explores the boundaries of music, history and imagination.

Seating is general admission, and tickets are $35 at guildhall.org. Guild Hall is at 158 Main Street in East Hampton.