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2010
MEET THE COMPOSER: SHIRISH KORDE
Saturday, April 17, 7:00 p.m.
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before the 8:00 p.m. performance of the
multi-media Chamber Opera,
Phoolan Devi: The Bandit Queen.
Libretto co-written by Shirish Korde and Lynn Kremer
Stage Direction by Lynn Kremer
Musical Direction by Richard Pittman,
Boston Musica Viva
at
Brooks Concert Hall in Fenwick Hall
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
click here for campus directions
The opera Phoolan Devi: The Bandit Queen, is based on true events. This compelling story focuses on the life of Phoolan Devi, who was born into poverty, sold as a child bride, abducted by bandits, abused and victimized, imprisoned, and finally elected to India’s Parliament. Just as she was assuming national recognition as a crusader for the poor, she was assassinated in 2001 at the age of 37.
Korde’s contemporary score is a powerful synthesis of Asian and Western musical traditions. Drawing on the ancient traditions of India such as Vedic Chant, as well as Qawwali, Bollywood, Tabla drumming, and contemporary music; the composer unifies these styles into a seamless lyrical score.
The musical richness of the piece is enhanced by the original stage designs of multi-media video artist Raphaele Shirley, adding an exciting visual aspect of the production and providing an abstract backdrop to the retelling of this powerful contemporary story.
Talk and demonstration are free; tickets for the production must be reserved in advance by sending a request to reservations
The cost for each ticket is $10.00
Learn more about The Bandit Queen
A program organized in partnership with The Theater Department of The College of the Holy Cross with partial funding by New England Foundation for the Arts.
Funded in part by a grant from the MetLife Creative Connections program of Mett the Composer, Inc.
and the New England Foundation for the Arts, with additional support from the six New England state arts agencies and the National Endowment
for the Arts.
Saturday, May 1st...2:00-4:00 p.m.
at The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden
145 Bolton Rd,
Harvard, MA
Celebrate May Day at the Garden with:
The Hip Hop Mamas dance group, directed by Elizabeth Bernstein
Elaine Fong, Taiko Artist
The art of Elizabeth West and Bruce Davidson
Candace Anderson: Healing Garden
artist in-residence
Dedication of the gardens created by:
The Underground, a Community of
Landscape Professionals
Jay Bearfield, Liquid Landscape Designs
Lorayne A. Black, Landscape Architect
The Healing Gardeners, led by Tucker Smith
This event is free and all are welcome.
Sponsored by The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden
& Northeast Cultural Coop
~Raindate: Sunday, May 2nd~
Dance...
“that single fleeting moment when you feel alive”...Merce Cunningham
EMILY DICKINSON
to Visit NH in April for Poetry Month
Thanks to a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1997, Debra Conner has been portraying Emily Dickinson. Northeast Cultural Coop was awarded a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council to bring Ms. Conner's Called Back program to four NH communities in celebration of Poetry Month. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. All programs are free and open tlo the public.
Tuesday, April 6, Pease Public Library, Plymouth, NH
will host a program in the Keniston Community Room at 7:30 p.m. Host librarian, Katherine Hillier, Director.
Wednesday, April 7, Concord Public Library, Library Meeting Room, 12 p.m. Host librarian, Robin Bailey, Reference Librarian.
Friday, April 9, Whipple Free Library, New Boston, a program at the Meeting House, 7:30 p.m. Host librarian, Pat Fickett, Assistant Director.
Sunday, April 11, Portsmouth Public Library, Levenson Room, 2 p.m. Host librarian, Sherry Evans, Head of Public Services.
Nicknamed “The Myth” for her reclusive habits and her custom of dressing exclusively in white, Emily Dickinson published fewer than twelve poems during her lifetime. Only after her death,when her 1789 poems were discovered, did her work gain renown. The story of Dickinson’s devotion to her writing and the surprising circumstances that led to the eventual publication of her poetry remain one of the most compelling stories in literature.
Called Back brings Emily Dickinson out of hiding, affording a rare glimpse into the world of this eccentric genius. Dickinson transports her guests back to the mid-1800s where she discusses her poetry, her family and friends, her education, her religious beliefs, and her need to withdraw from society.
Throughout her visit, Emily challenges her guests to think and to voice their opinions on everything from fame to cats. Most of all, Emily dazzles with her unique imagination and wit.
LEARN MORE ABOUT DEBRA CONNER.
Motoko's Evening of Storytelling for Families FOLKTALES FROM ASIA
Thursday, April 1, 2010 -- 6:30 p.m.
New Boston Central School, 15 Central School Road, New Boston, NH.
Open to all.
A native of Osaka, Japan, Motoko first came to the U. S. as an exchange student to University of Massachusetts. Her earlier career included working as a Japanese language instructor at UMass for ten years. She trained with late master mime Tony Montanaro (1927-2002). Her partner Eshu Bumpus introduced her to the world of American storytelling. Motoko has performed professionally since 1993, going to hundreds of schools, libraries, museums and festivals.
Motoko has appeared on “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” and an educational video by Harcourt, and also has been awarded numerous grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and New York State BOCES. Her debut CD, “The Promise of Chrysanthemums” won a 2002 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award and a 2003 Storytelling World Award. In October 2003, Motoko was showcased on the Exchange Place Stage at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, representing the Northeast region. In November 2003, Motoko toured Miyazaki, Japan, as a part of CarnegieKids in Miyazaki Project, sponsored by Carnegie Hall.
celebrating cultures...near and far