Presenting Series

Mark Morris Dance Group: The Look of Love: An Evening of Dance to the Music of Burt Bacharach

Following the roaring success of his Beatles tribute Pepperland, renowned choreographer Mark Morris teams up again with musical collaborator Ethan Iverson for The Look of Love, a wistful and heartfelt homage to the chart-topping songs of Burt Bacharach. A towering figure of popular music, Bacharach is known for his soaring melodies and unique orchestrations influenced by jazz, rock, and Brazilian music - his longtime lyricist, Hal David, providing unsentimental, poignant lyrics.

Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace

The multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning choir performs a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some classics. The inspirational concert also features spirited music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen and more! Heralded by Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey, the choir excites audiences worldwide, uplifting the soul and spreading joy through its earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, brilliant costumes, and infectious spirit.

Kurbasy: Songs of the Ukrainian Forest

Kurbasy is an avant-garde musical project of the renowned progressive Les Kurbas Theatre in Lviv, Ukraine. Founded in 2008 as an informal vocal gathering of singer-actresses, the group has performed across Europe - from the front lines of occupied Eastern Ukraine to concert halls in Western Europe and the USA. The ambient approach of Kurbasy gives life to the indigenous polyphonic sounds of Ukraine's rich traditional music heritage.

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