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Nature Creature

The beauty and complexity of being alive are woven into the sensuous fabric of Nature Creature, a compelling new vocal work by versatile composer and pianist Elizabeth Alexander. Composed over a ten-year period for dynamic vocalist Ruth MacKenzie, this dramatic showpiece taps into the folk and jazz styles for which she is celebrated, along with unique musical expressions best described as passionate, sweet, wry and tender. Rounding out this unique collaboration is cellist Jacqueline Ultan, offering a rich, genre-defying dimension to this trio of musicians. With words by seven luminous writers Louise Erdrich, George Ella Lyon, A. R. Ammons, Nancy White, Lilian Moore, David Ignatow and the mystic Hafiz Nature Creature embraces our brief, glorious time on earth, with all its discovery, contradiction, heartbreak and joy.

Composed with financial support from the Jerome Foundation.

Performance Schedule

Friday, June 10, 7:30pm
Saturday, June 11, 7:30pm
Sunday, June 12, 7:30pm
Thursday, June 16, 7:30pm
Friday, June 17, 7:30pm
Saturday, June 18, 7:30pm
Sunday, June 19, 7:30pm

Tickets

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$26 General Admission
$22 Senior (65+)
$18 Students

Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Pay-as-able option always available.
Reservations or pre-purchase strongly recommended.