a programme of dances new and old, mystical and spiritual, exploring themes of faith, mortality, devotion and passion.
Inspired by Canciones Del Alma, choreographed by Robert Cohan, Dancing Sacred is a unique programme of work addressing the movement of the spirit, premiered in Winchester Cathedral.
Included in the programme alongside Canciones Del Alma are Lacrymosa—a new work by Cohan—and a reconstruction of his acclaimed work, Hunter of Angels. Choreographed in 1959, this stark, dramatic duet for two men is about the relationship between Biblical brothers Jacob and Esau and their battle over birthright.
Out of Bounds by Yolande Yorke-Edgell is set to gospel music performed live by S.O.N.G—Sounds of New Gospel choir and excerpts from Associate Director Stephen Pelton’s critically acclaimed Lauda Adrianna is performed to live music by the world-renowned Gavin Bryars Ensemble.
Programme Credits
Lacrymosa
(2016)
Choreography by Robert Cohan
Music by Dmitri Yanov-Yanovsky, Lacrymosa, Kronos Quartet
Performed by Freya Jeffs, Phil Sanger
Lauda Adrianna
for Adrienne Bernard, excerpts
(2015/16)
Choreography by Stephen Pelton
Performed by Freya Jeffs, Edd Mitton, Phil Sanger, Amy Thake, Yolande Yorke-Edgell
Music by Gavin Bryars, Lauda Cortonese
Performed by Gavin Bryars Ensemble—Peyee Chen (Soprano), John Potter (Tenor), Scott Dickinson (Viola), Nick Cooper (Cello), Gavin Bryars (Double Bass)
Hunter of Angels
(1959)
Choreography by Robert Cohan
Music by Bruno Maderna, Serenata No. 2, English Chamber Orchestra
Performed by Edd Mitton (Jacob), Phil Sanger (Esau/Angel)
Canciones Del Alma
(1978)
Choreography by Robert Cohan
Music by Geoffrey Burgon, Canciones Del Alma, Nos.1-3, Brett Bowman
Performed by Yolande Yorke-Edgell
Out of Bounds
(premiere)
Choreography by Yolande Yorke-Edgell
Performed by Freya Jeffs, Edd Mitton, Phil Sanger, Amy Thake
Music Performed by S.O.N.G. – Sounds of New Gospel Down to the River to Pray, Will the Circle be Unbroken, Stand by Me