Judy Collins is a Seattle native who began her career as a classical pianist, making her professional debut at age 13, when she played Mozart’s “Concerto for Two Pianos.” She also studied Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and Chopin, but discontinued her studies of the piano when she began to develop an interest in folk music.
She released her debut album, “A Maid of Constant Sorrow,” in 1961, in which she interpreted the works of her contemporary social poets such as Phil Ochs and Bob Dylan. Her real breakthrough into the mainstream came in 1967 with her album “Wildflowers,” which contained the hit “Both Sides Now.” The album itself has been placed in the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 1975, her rendition of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns,” which he wrote for the Broadway musical “A Little Night Music,” won a Grammy as Song of the Year.
In her career, Collins has released 36 studio albums, nine live albums, more than 24 compilation albums, three tribute albums, and 21 singles. She continues to tour worldwide. A review says:
“I considered it an honor to be in the audience to see Ms. Judy Collins. She is an American music legend.”
Judy Collins will be at Cincinnati’s Memorial Hall on October 23. Organizers who schedule performances like this often work with printers who use poster printing to create advertising.