Zen Landscape
"Zen Landscape" Artistic Director: Lorelei Chang Guest Performer and choreographer: Mai Nakanishi Guest Musician: Joseph Getter Loomis Chaffee School Hubbard Hall 4 Batchelder, Windsor, CT 06095 Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 7:30pm Sunday, March 23, 2013 at 2pm Over the years, Chang has become increasingly captivated by the Japanese rock garden, Kare-Sansui, or dry landscape. During her most recent visit, the distinctive gardens along with the Japanese culture, its people and their way of life, inspired her to create an exciting new dance production. While Chang was born and raised in China, she travels frequently to Japan and understands the intimate cultural relationship between the two countries. The "rock garden", though originating in China, was enhanced by Japan who embraced its Zen nature and simplicity of design so in harmony with the country's traditionally simple way of life. This principle is so infused in the Asian mind and soul, it is said that its poetry, painting, calligraphy, religion and meditation influence one another and thus are intertwined. The dancers will be accompanied by the live music and brilliant improvisations of Composer Joseph Getter. The Chinese-Japanese guest performer and choreographer, Mai Nakanishi return for another wonderful collaboration. Tickets: $25 General, $15 Senior, $10 Student. Please call 860-558-6146 to reserve your tickets. This program is supported by Mass Mutual, and many anonymous donors! Photo by Ron Compton. |
