Songs of #MeToo : A Prelude of Change

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