
Her style of music for the ballet was incredibly vast. In his review of the performance, Allen writes, “Solange’s imprint on the music of ‘Play Time’ was instantly recognizable. 1 marked the first public performance for the piece, titled “Play Time.” As reported by theGrio’s Matthew Allen, Oct. 28 at the New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala at New York’s Lincoln Center, according to The New York Times. “🖤very excited to announce I’ve composed an original score for the New York City Ballet 🖤 choreography by Gianna Reisen, score performed by the City Ballet Orchestra and soloist from my ensemble,” the Grammy Award-winning singer wrote. Last month, Solange expressed her excitement about working with the artist. In August, the New York City Ballet announced that Solange would compose original music for the company with choreography by dancer Gianna Reisen. In 2021, Lido Pimienta, who is Afro-Colombian and based in Canada, composed a score for the ballet.

Solange is the second Black woman to write music for the company.


I love you deep,” the superstar singer continued, adding: “Might I suggest you don’t f- with my sis.” Congratulations on being the first African American woman to compose for the New York City Ballet. Here, the sisters strike poses in 2014, at a reception in New Orleans for “Amen Amen! The 17 Wards of Wonder” a multidisciplinary art experience. Solange (left) debuted her composition for the New York City Ballet, much to the admiration of Beyoncé.
