DPMKE presents: Dixit Dominus and Cantos with Aperi Animam

Name: DPMKE presents: Dixit Dominus and Cantos with Aperi Animam
Start: 2024-05-17T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-17T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Calvary Presbyterian - The Big Red Church

Schedule

Fri May 17 2024 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Calvary Presbyterian - The Big Red Church | Milwaukee, WI

Joining forces, Danceworks Performance MKE and APERI ANIMAM set out on a rhythmic journey with George Frideric Handel’s passionate rendition of ‘Dixit Dominus.’ Composed by the prodigious 22-year-old Handel in 1707 during his time in Italy, this earlier work presents a flamboyant tapestry of intricate vocal lines woven with a prominent rhythmic gusto. With its dynamic interplay between soloists and choir, ‘Dixit Dominus’ exudes a sense of dramatic fervor that reflects Handel’s profound ability to evoke both grandeur and intimacy while amplifying the sentiments of the war between heaven and hell. In juxtaposition to Handel’s baroque style, this concert features a world premiere, "Cantos" by choreographer Maria Gillespie that carefully pairs sophisticated repertoire with her authentically raw movement aesthetic, highlighting secular works in the polyphonic style.