DanceEast

Mark Morris Dance Group

Excursions - Italian Concerto - Bedtime - Grand Duo

Master of American contemporary dance, Mark Morris has become the benchmark of inspiration for a generation of dancers, choreographers and audiences. Music is always at the heart of Morris' work, and this comes alive through movement as his dance...rs travel in beautiful sweeping pathways across the stage.

The Company of 18 dancers will perform four pieces, one of which is entirely new to British audiences - Excursions with live piano music composed by Samuel Barber. In addition to this will be Italian Concerto, set to music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Bedtime with music by Franz Schubert and Grand Duo, always a hit with audiences around the world, with live piano and violin music by Lou Harrison.

Having created dances for almost thirty years, Morris' work travels from the austere to the joyful, and can switch in mood from the deeply stirring to the downright silly. Mark Morris and his group of dancers never fail to surprise, sooth and excite - which is why they are firm favourites with UK audiences.

'One of the great choreographers of our time.' Mikhail Baryshnikov

'There is no other dance company so at one with its choreography and with its music."' The Financial Times

'Some of the best dance in the world today.. see it if you can.' The Independent

'Morris is our Mozart of modern dance.' The Washington Post

Snape Maltings Concert Hall, 20 & 21 November 2009 7.30pm
Tickets: £10, £14, £18, £24, under 18s £2 off

There will be a discussion after Friday's performance with members of the Company.

There will be a pre-performance talk on Saturday night for Patrons of DanceEast. To find out how you can become a Patron call Maggie Powell on 01473 295240.
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