The Tempest Songbook, comprised of Kaija Saariaho’s 2004 Tempest Songbook for soprano, baritone and period instrument ensemble, in its U.S. and World Stage Premieres, and incidental music for The Tempest composed in 1695 and attributed to Henry Purcell.
A co-production with The Martha Graham Dance Company, The Tempest Songbook will be performed in the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Tempest Songbook will explore the themes of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest through dance, movement and song. The singers and dancers will express the words and actions of various characters, resulting in a lyrical vision of Shakespeare’s play. The production is also notable for the video creation of celebrated multimedia artist Jean-Baptiste Barrière.
The Tempest Songbook will be conducted by Neal Goren and directed and choreographed by Luca Veggetti, with scenic design byClifton Taylor and Luca Veggetti, lighting design by Clifton Taylor, costume design by Peter Speliopoulos and video creation by Jean-Baptiste Barrière; and will feature Jennifer Zetlan, soprano, Thomas Richards, bass-baritone, and dancers from the Martha Graham Dance Company.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Friday, March 27th at 7:00PM
Saturday, March 28th at 7:00PM
Sunday, March 29th at 3:00PM
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The Tempest Songbook
First Preview: Feb 25, 2015
Opening Date: Mar 27, 2015
Closing Date: Mar 29, 2015
Running Time: 01:35
Playing @
Metropolitan Museum of Art / Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium.
1000 Fifth Ave, New York City, NY 10028-0198
Show Notes: No Intermission. March 27 Gala Opening Night performance
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Tickets to this event include Museum admission.
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