Simone Baron

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE / JULY 12 — SEPTEMBER 29, 2027 

Simone Baron is an accordionist, pianist, composer, improviser, and instigator whose playing is known for its “gestural joie de vivre," marked by “living, breathing vitality and exquisite nuance” (Washington Post). Engaging a broad spectrum of idioms, their music “ego-less, genre agnostic and without expectations” (JazzTimes) explores dreams, somatic empathy and transformation.  Educated at Oberlin Conservatory and Tel Aviv University and joyfully de-educated through festivals, residencies, and performances across Europe and the Americas, simone has received grants, fellowships, and residencies from organizations including South Arts, Chamber Music America, Conserere Milan, Sacatar Foundation (Brazil), the Banff Centre, Strathmore, Hambidge, ArtOMI, Avaloch Farm, Marble House, Bloedel Reserve, and Spectrum Toronto. Upcoming engagements include tours with their chamber jazz ensemble Arco Belo, DeCollage trio, a transatlantic duo with Italian clarinetist-composer Federico Calcagno, and a new immersive, multimedia solo project, élégie.

Learn more about Simone’s work at simonebaron.com

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