Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 8 of 8
Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Shanghai Quartet W/ Michel Lethiec & Marji Danilow, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
Shanghai Quartet W/ Michel Lethiec & Marji Danilow, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
2011-2012 Expose of Global Creativity
Amid the holiday rush, stop by the Alexander Kasser Theater, where the living is easy. George and Ira Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess gets the full Shanghai Quartet treatment with a program featuring selections from the landmark 1935 opera. “Summertime”, “It Ain’t Necessesarily So”, “I Got Plenty of Nuthin’” and “My Man’s Gone Now” have entered the classic American lexicon. Now, hear these classics interpreted by Montclair State University’s incomparable Shanghai Quartet, featuring world-renowned master clarinetist Michel Lethiec.
Id: Entidades And Chapa Quente, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
Id: Entidades And Chapa Quente, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
2011-2012 Expose of Global Creativity
Companhia Urbana de Dança sees the power in possibilities…the intense energy that collects in the calm before the storm. Directed by Sonia Destri, this Brazilian dance group with roots in hip-hop, urban and contemporary dance consists of eight young dancers from the suburbs and favelas of Rio de Janeiro. With ID:ENTIDADES and the American Premiere of Chapa Quente, audiences will witness the next evolution of urban dance. Incorporating Brazil’s cultural roots and the gritty real-world experiences of her dancers, Destri’s new choreographic language turns away from hip-hop’s grandstanding aspects toward something mysterious and richly complex. Named as one of Time …
Far, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
Far, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
2011-2012 Expose of Global Creativity
Wayne McGregor is hunting the ghost in the machine. Inspired by Roy Porter’s Flesh in the Age of Reason (detailing cognitive exploration during the Enlightenment), FAR is a kinetically explosive interpretation of the mind-body connection. McGregor’s dancers, classically trained and moving with an almost super-human energy, whip themselves around the stage in a blur of spins and disjointed angles - hyperextended arms and legs doing the near im-possible. They search for the divine relationship between the body and the soul. McGregor’s work spans all mediums: from the stage (2010’s ENTITY) to film (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) to …
Living Waters, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
Living Waters, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
2011-2012 Expose of Global Creativity
For untold generations, the seafaring people of the Hawaiian Islands have looked to the horizon for a glimpse of what is to come. Kūlanihāko‘i: Living Waters is a new hula drama created by Nā Kinimakalehua, a consortium of Kumu Hula (hula masters) that blends the traditional and contemporary stories of Hawaii. Situated high in the heavens, beyond the influence of even the gods themselves, is the mystical Kūlanihāko‘i – an elemental lake from which all life flows. Through dance, chant, storytelling and dramatic interpretation, Living Waters draws from an array of enchanting Hawaiian myths tracing back over 2,000 years, highlighting …
National Chamber Choir Of Ireland, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
National Chamber Choir Of Ireland, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
2011-2012 Expose of Global Creativity
Many stories have been born from the mists of Irish mythology. None, however, can match the epic tale of St. Patrick’s encounter with Caílte and Oisín, the last of Finn mac Cumaill’s legendary band of warriors. This grand saga, the Acallam na Senórach: “An Irish Colloquy”, intertwines the ancient lore and the new religion, creating a new and lasting vision for Ireland. The tale has been adapted into an hour-long English-language music and vocal piece by composer Tarik O’Regan. Performing this regional premiere will be the incomparable National Chamber Choir of Ireland, the flagship choral ensemble of the Emerald Isle. …
Dancing Henry Five, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
Dancing Henry Five, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
2011-2012 Expose of Global Creativity
Whether it was his smash hit Shlemiel the First or his take on Brecht in UNCIVIL WARS, award-winning auteur, director and choreographer David Gordon has lived on the cutting edge of theater for the better part of 40 years. Now, Gordon returns with a re-construction of his DANCING HENRY FIVE, a twisted look at the trials and triumphs of Shakespeare’s ultimate warrior-king. Winner of a National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpieces in Dance Award, this “post-modern strike and spin” is a fun and offbeat transformation of the play you thought you knew, featuring Karen Graham, Robert La Fosse and …
Trilogies, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
Trilogies, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
2011-2012 Expose of Global Creativity
Consisting of six performers circling six pianos, Piano Circus provides an intricate high-wire act of technical mastery. Join us for an atmospheric evening of music and multimedia that will highlight the past, present and future of this hypnotic UK supergroup. The program will include US premieres by Colin Riley, as well as works by long-time collaborator Graham Fitkin. Sonically complex yet immediately accessible, the six-member Piano Circus has culled influences from all areas of the musical spectrum. Classical, jazz, pop, rock, improvisation and standard composition meld seamlessly to create a sound like no other. Formed in 1989 to play Steve …
From The Steppes To The City : A Celebration Of Music From Inner Mongolia, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
From The Steppes To The City : A Celebration Of Music From Inner Mongolia, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University
2011-2012 Expose of Global Creativity
Inner Mongolia’s AnDa Union is on a mission to reignite a passion for the culture of their native land, both at home and around the world. Featuring the amazing sounds of the “morin huur” (horse-headed fiddle), the vocal power of “hoomai” (throat singing), and footage from their awe-inspiring 2010 documentary interwoven throughout, this ten-member ensemble will perform an extremely engaging program that will leave audience members breathless, undeniably moved and forever changed. The majestic culture and powerful history of Inner Mongolia are carried anew by AnDa Union, as they draw musical inspiration from the folk traditions of all the tribes …