Dates
04/28/2023 - 04/30/2023
Venue
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Company B, The Green Table, and a world premiere by Resident Choreographer Lauren Lovette.
One of the most famous and dynamic dance ensembles in the world, Paul Taylor Dance Company serves as the premier institution for American modern dance and is known for unparalleled artistry and expansive repertory. In a seminal piece of Americana, and through the hit songs of the Andrews Sisters, Company B juxtaposes the energy and enthusiasm of the country in the early 1940s with the human toll of a young nation drawn into World War II. The second piece will be a world premiere by Resident Choreographer Lauren Lovette, former principal dancer with New York City Ballet, set to the music of Michael Daugherty’s scintillating percussion concerto Dreamachine. Each performance will conclude with German choreographer Kurt Jooss’ The Green Table. Created between world wars, this work is one of the most iconic and celebrated anti-war dances of all time. With timeless designs by Hein Heckroth and Hermann Mankard and music by Fritz Cohen, The Green Table’s narrative is just as relevant, and the drama just as searing, as when it premiered 90 years ago.
The Music Center is partnering with Zócalo Public Square to enhance this residency with a special exploration of the intersections of art and war during a panel discussion on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center.
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How Is Art A Weapon in War?
April 25, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Jerry Moss Plaza or livestream
Free
RSVP now to join us in person or online for this evening of ideas and conversation addressing the role of art in war. Panelists include Gelare Khoshgozaran, artist, filmmaker and writer; Michael Novak, artistic director, Paul Taylor Dance Company; Khalil Kinsey, COO, chief curator and creative director for the Kinsey African American Art & History Collection; and Nadya Tolokonnikova, creator, Pussy Riot.
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Pre-Performance Talk
April 30, 2023, 1:00 p.m.
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion - Stern Grand Hall
Free
Join Artistic Director of Paul Taylor Dance Company Michael Novak and Resident Choreographer Lauren Lovette for an insightful pre-performance talk in Stern Grand Hall.
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