Innovative Cellist and Composer Zoë Keating to Perform at Boulder Theater on November 17, 2024

Article Contributed by Boulder Theater | Published on Friday, August 23, 2024

Renowned cellist and composer Zoë Keating, celebrated for her groundbreaking use of technology to transform the cello’s traditional sound, will bring her uniquely captivating live performance to Boulder Theater on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Tickets for the show will go on sale Friday, August 23, at 10 am.

Over the last two decades, Zoë Keating has continually redefined what a string instrument can achieve. By blending classical instrumentation with electronic manipulation, Keating creates layered soundscapes that transcend genres, earning praise from National Public Radio for crafting "a distinctive mix of old and new." Her mesmerizing live-looping technique allows her to record and sample her cello onstage, building intricate compositions in real time.

Keating’s music has made a remarkable impact across various platforms. Her self-produced albums have repeatedly topped the iTunes classical charts and maintained significant positions on the Billboard classical charts. Her evocative pieces are frequently featured in television, film, and radio, with credits including HBO’s acclaimed series The White Lotus, CBS’s Elementary, NPR’s Morning Edition, and PBS's Searching: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science.

In 2021, Keating received an Emmy nomination for her score for HBO’s Oslo, co-composed with Jeff Russo. She continues to push boundaries, scoring films and performing to audiences around the world with performances that are part concert, part demonstration, and part intimate conversation about her creative process.

Zoë Keating has also emerged as a strong advocate for artists' rights, speaking widely on copyright issues and the evolving digital landscape of the music industry. Her advocacy has garnered her recognition from the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader and a role as a governor of the Recording Academy's San Francisco chapter.

With collaborations spanning across genres, Keating has worked with a diverse range of artists, including Imogen Heap, Amanda Palmer, DJ Shadow, Tears for Fears, and more. Currently based in Burlington, VT, Keating is composing her next album, expected to be released in 2024.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Zoë Keating’s live performance at Boulder Theater on Sunday, November 17. Her music will transport you to a world where classical meets contemporary, and technology becomes an instrument of profound emotional depth.

Event Details:

Zoë Keating
Boulder Theater
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Doors: 7:00 pm | Show: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $25.00 General Admission Seated | $35.00 Reserved Seated (plus applicable service fees)
On Sale: Friday, August 23 at 10 am
Purchase Tickets: Click Here
All Ages: (Under 16 with an adult)

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