David Moodey
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Roulette Presents A Revival Of Robert Ashley's Opera FOREIGN EXPERIENCES In May (Mar 25, 2024)
Robert Ashley's Opera EL/AFICIONADO Announced At Roulette, October 21-23 (Aug 20, 2021)
Audiences to Return to The Joyce with Benefit Performances of STATE OF DARKNESS (May 20, 2021)
Roulette Presents A Revival Of Robert Ashley's Opera FOREIGN EXPERIENCES In May (Mar 25, 2024)
Robert Ashley's Opera EL/AFICIONADO Announced At Roulette, October 21-23 (Aug 20, 2021)
Audiences to Return to The Joyce with Benefit Performances of STATE OF DARKNESS (May 20, 2021)
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Roulette Presents A Revival Of Robert Ashley's Opera FOREIGN EXPERIENCES In May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2024
Discover the new production of Robert Ashley's FOREIGN EXPERIENCES presented by Roulette. Dive into the captivating world of this unique performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2024
Discover the new production of Robert Ashley's FOREIGN EXPERIENCES presented by Roulette. Dive into the captivating world of this unique performance.
Robert Ashley's Opera EL/AFICIONADO Announced At Roulette, October 21-23
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2021
Roulette presents a new production of eL/Aficionado by the late American composer Robert Ashley, October 21-23, 2021 at 8 p.m. eL/Aficionado will be performed live with an in-person audience. Written in 1987 and last performed in 1995, eL/Aficionado (72 minutes) is an opera scored for four voices and a pre-recorded electronic orchestra.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2021
Roulette presents a new production of eL/Aficionado by the late American composer Robert Ashley, October 21-23, 2021 at 8 p.m. eL/Aficionado will be performed live with an in-person audience. Written in 1987 and last performed in 1995, eL/Aficionado (72 minutes) is an opera scored for four voices and a pre-recorded electronic orchestra.
2020 AUDELCO Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020
The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards will occur virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm and will be hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his 'The Huey P. Newton Story' and as Smiley in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing'!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020
The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards will occur virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm and will be hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his 'The Huey P. Newton Story' and as Smiley in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing'!
VIDEO: The Joyce Presents First Live Performance Since March, STATE OF DARKNESS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2020
The Joyce will present the first live performances from its iconic Chelsea home since the mandated shut-down began alongside its popular Choreographers & Cocktails series of events, celebrated for bringing together dance lovers and artists.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2020
The Joyce will present the first live performances from its iconic Chelsea home since the mandated shut-down began alongside its popular Choreographers & Cocktails series of events, celebrated for bringing together dance lovers and artists.
The Joyce Presents First Live Performance Since March: STATE OF DARKNESS With Sara Mearns & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2020
The Joyce will present the first live performances from its iconic Chelsea home since the mandated shut-down began alongside its popular Choreographers & Cocktails series of events, celebrated for bringing together dance lovers and artists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2020
The Joyce will present the first live performances from its iconic Chelsea home since the mandated shut-down began alongside its popular Choreographers & Cocktails series of events, celebrated for bringing together dance lovers and artists.
EL/AFICIONADO Comes to New York Live Arts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2020
Performing Artservices, Inc. will present a new production of eL/Aficionado by the late American composer Robert Ashley, to take place at New York Live Arts, May 21-24, 2020. Written in 1987 and last performed in 1995, eL/Aficionado (72 minutes) is an opera scored for four voices and an orchestra of electronic instruments. Mezzo-soprano Kayleigh Butcher will sing the lead role of the Agent, a part originally written for baritone (Thomas Buckner). The other vocalists are Bonnie Lander, Paul Pinto, and Brian McCorkle. Music direction and sound design are by Tom Hamilton, and lighting and stage design are by David Moodey.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2020
Performing Artservices, Inc. will present a new production of eL/Aficionado by the late American composer Robert Ashley, to take place at New York Live Arts, May 21-24, 2020. Written in 1987 and last performed in 1995, eL/Aficionado (72 minutes) is an opera scored for four voices and an orchestra of electronic instruments. Mezzo-soprano Kayleigh Butcher will sing the lead role of the Agent, a part originally written for baritone (Thomas Buckner). The other vocalists are Bonnie Lander, Paul Pinto, and Brian McCorkle. Music direction and sound design are by Tom Hamilton, and lighting and stage design are by David Moodey.
BWW Overview: The People, the Places, the Operas that Spelled Pleasure in 2019
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 13, 2020
I admit this is an absolutely personal, totally one-sided view of what gave one man opera thrills last year and what I will look back on with delight. Some are old works, some are new, some are individual performers, some are ensembles, some are complete productions, some are merely the highlight of an evening, most are domestic, a few are foreign. In any case, as the new decade begins, I recall that these are the vocal highlights that made my heart beat a little faster and made me look forward to the year ahead.
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 13, 2020
I admit this is an absolutely personal, totally one-sided view of what gave one man opera thrills last year and what I will look back on with delight. Some are old works, some are new, some are individual performers, some are ensembles, some are complete productions, some are merely the highlight of an evening, most are domestic, a few are foreign. In any case, as the new decade begins, I recall that these are the vocal highlights that made my heart beat a little faster and made me look forward to the year ahead.
BWW Review: The Kitchen Finds Room for IMPROVEMENT with Robert Ashley's Modern Classic
by Richard Sasanow - Feb 16, 2019
You may have your own idea about what “opera” means and is, but I'd bet it's a world away from what composer Robert Ashley--whose 1985 work, IMPROVEMENT (DON LEAVES LINDA), has been running this week at the Kitchen in west Chelsea--had in mind.
by Richard Sasanow - Feb 16, 2019
You may have your own idea about what “opera” means and is, but I'd bet it's a world away from what composer Robert Ashley--whose 1985 work, IMPROVEMENT (DON LEAVES LINDA), has been running this week at the Kitchen in west Chelsea--had in mind.
The Kitchen Presents Robert Ashley's IMPROVEMENT (DON LEAVES LINDA)
by Julie Musbach - Jan 16, 2019
The Kitchen presents the late composer Robert Ashley's newly reconstructed 1985 opera Improvement (Don Leaves Linda).
by Julie Musbach - Jan 16, 2019
The Kitchen presents the late composer Robert Ashley's newly reconstructed 1985 opera Improvement (Don Leaves Linda).
Molissa Fenley And Company Presents THEIR MARK, An Evening Of New Dance And New Music
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2018
Molissa Fenley and Company, in collaboration with percussionist Frank Cassara and violist Ralph Farris, will present an evening of dance and live music, with scores by four contemporary composers. The program features four dances from Fenley's Water Table, three of which are New York premieres. The program also includes a new configuration of Fenley's 1979 work Mix. Performances are June 21–23 (Thursday–Saturday) at 8pm, at Danspace Project, 131 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10003.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2018
Molissa Fenley and Company, in collaboration with percussionist Frank Cassara and violist Ralph Farris, will present an evening of dance and live music, with scores by four contemporary composers. The program features four dances from Fenley's Water Table, three of which are New York premieres. The program also includes a new configuration of Fenley's 1979 work Mix. Performances are June 21–23 (Thursday–Saturday) at 8pm, at Danspace Project, 131 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10003.
Freeze Frame: Backstage With THE OLD SETTLER's Denise Burse, Pauletta Pearson Washington At The Billie Holiday Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017
The Billie Holiday Theatre (The Billie) has launched its 46th Season in the newly-renovated theater with a production of THE OLD SETTLER, written by Brooklyn-born playwright John Henry Redwood and directed by Tony Award nominee Michele Shay, October 20 - November 19.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017
The Billie Holiday Theatre (The Billie) has launched its 46th Season in the newly-renovated theater with a production of THE OLD SETTLER, written by Brooklyn-born playwright John Henry Redwood and directed by Tony Award nominee Michele Shay, October 20 - November 19.
THE OLD SETTLER Launches 46th Season Tonight at The Billie Holiday Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017
The Billie Holiday Theatre (The Billie) is launching its 46th Season in the newly-renovated theater with a production of The Old Settler, written by Brooklyn-born playwright John Henry Redwood and directed by Tony Award nominee Michele Shay.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017
The Billie Holiday Theatre (The Billie) is launching its 46th Season in the newly-renovated theater with a production of The Old Settler, written by Brooklyn-born playwright John Henry Redwood and directed by Tony Award nominee Michele Shay.
THE OLD SETTLER to Launch 46th Season at The Billie Holiday Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017
The Billie Holiday Theatre (The Billie) is launching its 46th Season in the newly-renovated theater with a production of The Old Settler, written by Brooklyn-born playwright John Henry Redwood and directed by Tony Award nominee Michele Shay.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017
The Billie Holiday Theatre (The Billie) is launching its 46th Season in the newly-renovated theater with a production of The Old Settler, written by Brooklyn-born playwright John Henry Redwood and directed by Tony Award nominee Michele Shay.
The Kitchen to Present World Premiere of Robert Ashley's QUICKSAND, 1/28/16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2016
The Kitchen is pleased to present the world premiere of Quicksand, an opera-novel for music, dance, and light, composed from a novel of the same name by the late Robert Ashley. Quicksandfeatures a narrative entirely sung by Ashley, movement by legendary choreographer Steve Paxton, a light environment by David Moodey, and an electronic orchestra by Tom Hamilton. Performers include Steve Paxton, Maura Gahan, and Jurij Konjar.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2016
The Kitchen is pleased to present the world premiere of Quicksand, an opera-novel for music, dance, and light, composed from a novel of the same name by the late Robert Ashley. Quicksandfeatures a narrative entirely sung by Ashley, movement by legendary choreographer Steve Paxton, a light environment by David Moodey, and an electronic orchestra by Tom Hamilton. Performers include Steve Paxton, Maura Gahan, and Jurij Konjar.
Kitchen Opera Company to Present World Premiere of QUICKSAND, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2016
The Kitchen is pleased to present the world premiere of Quicksand, an opera-novel for music, dance, and light, composed from a novel of the same name by the late Robert Ashley. Quicksandfeatures a narrative entirely sung by Ashley, movement by legendary choreographer Steve Paxton, a light environment by David Moodey, and an electronic orchestra by Tom Hamilton. Performers include Steve Paxton, Maura Gahan, and Jurij Konjar.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2016
The Kitchen is pleased to present the world premiere of Quicksand, an opera-novel for music, dance, and light, composed from a novel of the same name by the late Robert Ashley. Quicksandfeatures a narrative entirely sung by Ashley, movement by legendary choreographer Steve Paxton, a light environment by David Moodey, and an electronic orchestra by Tom Hamilton. Performers include Steve Paxton, Maura Gahan, and Jurij Konjar.
Kitchen Opera Company to Present World Premiere of QUICKSAND, 1/28
by Matt Smith - Jan 8, 2016
The Kitchen is pleased to present the world premiere of Quicksand, an opera-novel for music, dance, and light, composed from a novel of the same name by the late Robert Ashley. Quicksandfeatures a narrative entirely sung by Ashley, movement by legendary choreographer Steve Paxton, a light environment by David Moodey, and an electronic orchestra by Tom Hamilton. Performers include Steve Paxton, Maura Gahan, and Jurij Konjar.
by Matt Smith - Jan 8, 2016
The Kitchen is pleased to present the world premiere of Quicksand, an opera-novel for music, dance, and light, composed from a novel of the same name by the late Robert Ashley. Quicksandfeatures a narrative entirely sung by Ashley, movement by legendary choreographer Steve Paxton, a light environment by David Moodey, and an electronic orchestra by Tom Hamilton. Performers include Steve Paxton, Maura Gahan, and Jurij Konjar.
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