The Golden Legend (world première)
May 17, 2009
A 13th century work by the blessed Jacobus de Voragine known as the Legenda Aurea Sanctorum (or Golden Legend of the Saints), which was probably the most widely read text other than the bible during its heyday, serves as inspiration for this epic work. Loosely following fantastical tales mentioned in the ancient text, the piece consists of portraits of 17 male saints performed by corporeally and ethnically diverse male dancers of many ages within the New York City dance community accompanied by appearances of two movement choruses and puppets by Eric Wright, Lake Simons, and Christopher Williams. Music for the work runs the gamut from extant medieval hymns, antiphons, laude, motets, and conductus from as early as the 12th century, written in praise of each saint, to original compositions by distinguished composers Gregory Spears and Peter Kirn performed live by select members of Lionheart, Anonymous 4, and the New York Consort of Viols. Costumes for the work are by Carol Binion, Michael Oberle, Ciera Wells, Andy Jordan, and Christopher Williams. The lighting design is by Joe Levasseur, and the set is by Tom Lee.
Featuring David Parker, Paul Singh, Luke Gutgsell, Du�an Perović, John Kelly, Jonah Bokaer, Julian Barnett, Glen Rumsey, Dylan Crossman, Rommel Salveron, Keith Sabado, Nicky Paraiso, Chris Elam, Aaron Mattocks, Luke Miller, Stuart Singer, Reid Bartelme, Chris M. Green, Charley Scott, Gus Solomons, Jr., Carlton Ward, Alberto Denis, David Neumann, Brian Brooks, Philip Montana, Bryan Campbell, Sydney Skybetter, Clay Drinko, Arturo Vidich, Brandin Steffensen, Sarah Bodley, Jennifer Lafferty, Ren�e Archibald, Abby Block, Storme Sundberg, Coco Karol, Erin K. Orr, Takemi Kitamura, Kate Brehm, and Lake Simons.
Dance Theater Workshop
219 West 19th Street
New York, NY 10011
May 12th-16th, 2009, 7:30pm*
*Post performance discussion with the choreographer moderated by Dan Hurlin on 5/13 and pre-performance coffee and conversation on 5/14 at 6:30pm with Nancy Dalva.
Tickets $26/$15 (members, students, and seniors)
Reservations: (212) 924-0077 or online at www.dtw.org
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