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Tues 23 Feb to Weds 24 Feb 2010


Richard Alston Dance Company

Malvern Theatres


The joyous surge of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, the idiosyncratic songs of Hoagy
Carmichael, and the taut, driven layers of Californian composer Terry Riley….here is
music full of glorious contrasts. Richard Alston’s OVERDRIVE takes up the pulsating rhythm of Californian composer Terry Riley’s music and runs with it to the wire – shifting, changing direction, curving over and under but never pausing for breath. SHUFFLE IT RIGHT is a light and good humoured company piece syncopating to the jazzy songs of Hoagy Carmichael, who himself sings and plays piano on these wartime recordings, which include Stardust, of course, and Ol’ Man Harlem and Riverboat Shuffle. Martin Lawrance’s TO DANCE AND SKYLARK is a celebration of Bach’s vigorous and colourful
Brandenburg concertos. Lawrance’s steps pick up on all the elation of this wonderful
music.

 

Pre show talk, 25 March 6.30pm

Forum Theatre

Tickets £12 £10 ( under 25's £8)

 

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This website is an initiative by Worcestershire Dance Promoters; a consortium of arts organisations all interested in promoting participation in and attendance of dance. WDP was established in 2005 by the following partners:

Artrix, Bromsgrove - DanceFest, the dance agency for Worcestershire & Herefordshire - Malvern Theatres - Number 8 Community Arts Centre, Pershore - Swan Theatre, Worcester - Worcestershire Arts Education - Worcester Arts Workshop

The consortium has received funding from Droitwich and Worcester City School Partnership, The Elmley Foundation, The Foyle Foundation, Malvern Hills District Council, Sport Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Worcester City Council, Wychavon District Council.

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