Presenting an Earnest Facade

Bargaining with Submissive

Played by New Philharmonic of Irving Chamber (2003)

Illumination

"Excessive Sensuality" Solo #1 (cello)

"Absolute Crying" Solo #2 (alto flute)

" Wanting to scream" Solo #3 (piano)

"The V Card" Solo #4 (flute)

"No words cleansing" Duet #1 (voice & cello)

"Letting Go Fascination" Duet #2 (flute & cello)

"Intimate History" Duet #3 (piano & flute)

Postlude

Prelude

Described as a "sensual composer", Sara Banks creates musical improvisations rooted in irrational, emotional expression. In early 2011, during her participation in a Panel Discussion on the intersections between Performance Art and Acts of Intimacy, her cello demonstration was described as "the most erotic thing ever seen!" She also invites her audience and co-performers to share their experiences throughout the performance process, bringing them out of their passive comfort zone. During another performance, Banks and flute player Martha Cargo created the music and text piece Dysfunction: An Evening of Autobiography, Conflict, and New Sound where she refined her performance technique which she affectionately calls Intimate Artistry.

Passionate Persuasions

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