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Josephine Baker in Jazz Age Paris
Confluence Chamber Orchestra will perform music associated with Josephine Baker, the St. Louis–born dancer, singer, and actress who represented the pinnacle of style and sophistication in 1920s Paris.
No tickets are required for this free program. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Émile Deschler, French, 1910–1991; Josephine Baker, 1935; gouache, ink and crayon maquette; 16 x 17 5/8 inches; From the Collection of Mary Strauss 2025.19
About the program
Baker was an avid car collector, commissioning custom luxury automobiles from France’s leading coachbuilders. Roaring: Art, Fashion, and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939 includes a Delage D8 similar to what Baker owned, as well as a gouache, ink, and crayon maquette by French illustrator Émile Deschler capturing Baker in the distinctive feather hat and collar she wore at the Concours d’Élégance Automobile, a Parisian car and fashion show.
About Confluence Chamber Orchestra
Confluence Chamber Orchestra (CCO) is a multigenerational amateur string orchestra, a confluence of ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Artistic Director William Bauer creates programs with interesting music that encourages players of all ages to enjoy learning and performing. Since 2005, CCO has worked with museums, libraries, and community institutions to present free educational concerts in the St. Louis area. Each program is designed to complement a current exhibition or program and to enrich the cultural experience for a specific audience.
