Solange Knowles composes opening piece for New York City Ballet's Fashion Gala
NEW YORK - Singer Solange Knowles made her New York City Ballet debut as a composer Wednesday.
The Grammy winner attended Wednesday night's Fall Fashion Gala.
Knowles wrote the music for a new ballet that premiered at the David Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
She's the second Black woman in history to compose a score for the New York City Ballet.
Famed dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov was there, along with Queen Latifah, Billy Porter, Claire Danes and Laverne Cox.
"I just love to get to support them as a co-chair and celebrate the legacy and how they're going forward with Solange," Cox said.
The event also honored actress Sarah Jessica Parker, who serves as the ballet's vice chair.
Knowles' score will also be played at five shows in October, and five more in May.
