Eschewing the collection of traditional titles that describe single elements of her body of work, Elizabeth refers to herself as a “New Renaissance Artist” that embraces a constant stream of change and rebirth in practice, which expands into a variety of media, chiefly an exploration of how sonic and spatial worlds can be manipulated to personify a variety of philosophies and principles both tangible as well as intangible. Elizabeth has received international recognition from press, scholars, and the public for her conceptual compositions and commitment to inclusive programming. Fanfare Magazine proclaimed in Fall 2019 “Perhaps Baker will be the Pauline Oliveros of her generation, and perhaps she will be more than that.”
STYLE NOTES
When referring to Elizabeth in print her honorific title and full name including the middle initial is always to be used —
The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker.
In print and speech, the shortened version of The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker is just Elizabeth.
Elizabeth’s pronouns are she/her.
Elizabeth’s honorific title is The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker, which should be used in lieu of “Ms. Baker.” The entire title is used every time like “A Tribe Called Quest” you say “The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker” as a whole.
In lieu of an other title or label such as composer, performer, author, etc., Elizabeth is always a referred to as a “new renaissance artist.”
PRESS & REVIEWS
“Saying Elizabeth A. Baker plays toy pianos is like saying the Hubble telescope takes photos.” – Tampa Bay Times
“A more than impressive debut…” – Textura
“…what hooks you and reels you in is her intensity and immense talent on the piano.” – The Weekly Challenger, Saint Petersburg, Florida
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LIVE PERFORMANCES & FILMS
COMMERCIAL RELEASES
Remain Calm. This Is Just A Test. (2021)
Recorded at The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University
Quadrivium (2018)
“After some thought, I have come up with an album name Quadrivium. I am drawn to this name because I’ve been very fascinated with the actual Quadrivium for several years and a copy of it is always on my studio desk. It also, ties into my concept of what a new renaissance artist is because it covers arithmetic, geometry, music and astronomy… all subjects that are of interest to me in my creative practice.”
— ELIZABETH A. BAKER
Quadrivium is Elizabeth A. Baker’s debut album on Aerocade. It is a double disc sized digital release of minimalist solo piano compositions, avant garde prepared piano improvisations, meditative new-age tracks, spoken word, and electronics.
{this is not a piano album} (2016)
(noun) an album in which, a keyboard connected to hammers striking strings with 88 distinct pitches, is never played.
Compositions and structured improvisational works by Elizabeth A. Baker for a cast of instrumental characters played by Elizabeth A. Baker including toy piano, Indian harmonium, theremin, electronics, synthesizer, and found objects; with assistance from Dawn Pufahl (viola) and Fofi Panagiotouros (clarinet).
{a series of strange narratives} (2015)
A collection of electroacoustic works for piano and voice, exploring a series metaphysical programatic themes.
PUBLICATIONS
Ain’t I A Woman Too – New Music Box (2018)
The Resonant Life: Attack. Decay. Sustain. Release. Resonate.Ain’t I A Woman Too (2018)
Musings of a Young Composer (2016)
Toyager: A Toy Piano Method (2016)
SPONSORSHIPS, AWARDS, & HONOURS
Rieman and Baketel Fellow for Music at Radcliffe Institute at Harvard University (2021-2022)
Individual Artist Grant, Florida Department of State – Division of Arts & Culture (2019, 2022)
Artist Residency, Price Hill Creative Community Festival – Virtual (2020)
Villa Sträuli Artist Residency – Winterthur, Switzerland (2020) (POSTPONED DUE TO COVID 2022)
Virginia Tech Inaugural I-4 Residency – Blacksburg, VA (2020) (POSTPONED DUE TO COVID 2022)
Inaugural Marjorie Bruce Holland Artist Residency – ÆPEX Contemporary Performance – (2020)
ACF Connect – Composer Award (2019-2021)
Westben Performer-Composer Residency – Campbell, ON (2019)
Pitt County Schools – Sound Artist Residency – Greenville, NC (2019)
Oregon Fringe Festival – Ashland, OR (2019)
Waterloo Region Contemporary Music Sessions – Waterloo, ON, CA (2018)
Laboratory for Live Electronic Audio Performance Practice (LLEAP) – Phoenix, AZ (2018)
Artist Endorsement, Source Audio LLC – Woburn, MA (2017)
Individual Artist Award, St. Petersburg Arts Alliance – St. Petersburg, FL (2017)
Professional Artist Fellowship, Creative Pinellas – Pinellas County, FL (2017)
Guest Artist, co-incidence residency – Somerville, MA (2017)
Official Roster Artist, Schoenhut Piano Company – St. Augustine, FL (2015)
Individual Artist Award, St. Petersburg Arts Alliance – St. Petersburg, FL (2015