Sharon
Isbin is the most celebrated classical
guitarist of our time. She won the Grammy
last year for Best Classical Solo Album,
the first guitarist to win this category
in 28 years. Our story focuses on the Guitar
Concerto she has commissioned from composer
Christopher Rouse, inspired by the famous
Spanish architect, Gaudí. In it,
Spanish musical idioms are twisted and manipulated
in surreal ways evocative of Gaudí's
buildings. The Concerto also won a Grammy
last year for Best Classical Contemporary
Composition.
where
to see
sharon isbin will perform concert de gaudi
with the new jersey symphony orchestra
january 30, 31 & february 1, 2 www.njsymphony.org
Momix,
founded by choreographer Moses Pendleton
over 20 years ago, continues to be celebrated
for its ability to conjure up a world of
surrealistic images using props, light,
shadow, humor and the human body.
where
to see
• momix will perform pendleton's
new, full-length opus cactus at
the mccarter theatre in princeton
january 30
(609) 258-2787 www.mccarter.org
• other momix appearances in new
jersey include
the stockton performing arts center in
pomona
february 5
(609) 652-9000 www.stockton.edu/pac • and at the community theatre
in morristown
may 16
(973) 539-8008 www.communitytheatrenj.com
When
Mel Leipzig paints a portrait of
someone - usually a friend, colleague or
family member - he focuses as much on his
model's environment as he does the "subject".
State of the Arts takes a look at
New Jersey through the eyes of this beloved
Trenton artist.
where
to see
trenton native mel leipzig is represented
by
the gallery henoch in new york
gallery henoch
555 w. 25th street
new york, ny 10001
hours: tuesday - saturday from 10:30 to
6:00
917-305-0003 www.galleryhenoch.com ghenoch@earthlink.net
Also
on State of the Arts is one of modern dance's
hottest young talents - Ronald K. Brown,
artistic director of Evidence Dance Company.
Brown's work fuses African and contemporary
dance, music, and the spoken word. We'll
visit the choreographer and his company
as they rehearse Dirt Road, an evening-long
piece that charts a family's journey through
time and circumstance, ending with a joyous
funeral homecoming.
where
to see
• ronald k. brown and his evidence
dance company perform "dirt road"
at
the new jersey performing arts center
in newark
january 25
888-466-5722 www.njpac.org
• later this year, they'll be at
the mccarter theatre in princeton.
may 21
(609) 258-2787 www.mccarter.org
Sharon
Isbin is the most celebrated classical
guitarist of our time. She won the Grammy
last year for Best Classical Solo Album,
the first guitarist to win this category
in 28 years. Our story focuses on the Guitar
Concerto she has commissioned from composer
Christopher Rouse, inspired by the famous
Spanish architect, Gaudí. In it,
Spanish musical idioms are twisted and manipulated
in surreal ways evocative of Gaudí's
buildings. The Concerto also won a Grammy
last year for Best Classical Contemporary
Composition.
where
to see
Also
on State of the Arts is one of modern dance's
hottest young talents - Ronald K. Brown,
artistic director of Evidence Dance Company.
Brown's work fuses African and contemporary
dance, music, and the spoken word. We'll
visit the choreographer and his company
as they rehearse Dirt Road, an evening-long
piece that charts a family's journey through
time and circumstance, ending with a joyous
funeral homecoming.
