Spring Forward (2021)
Choreography by Jennifer Backhaus and Amanda Kay White
Premiere: Muckenthaler Cultural Center; Fullerton, CA
Music:
Shine You No More by Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen - arr. Benjamin Smolen; Stämlåten by Väsen- arr. Benjamin Smolen; Trøstesang by Gjermund Larsen - arr. Benjamin Smolen; To My Friend Michale by Giora Feidman - arr. Joshua Ranz; Vedrò con mio Diletto by Antonio Vivaldi - arr. Benjamin Smolen; Cello Suite No. 2: II. Allemande by J.S. Bach - arr. Joshua Ranz; Nina Nanna by Pink Martini - arr. Joshua Ranz; Finale of Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland - arr. Joshua Ranz; Three Pieces for Flute: II. Jade by Pierre-Octave Ferroud; Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar - arr. Meredith Crawford; El Amor Brujo by Manuel de Falla: I. Canción del Amor dolido (arr. Benjamin Smolen), II. Canción del fuego fatuo (arr. Benjamin Smolen), III. Ritual Fire Dance (arr. Michael Franz); Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla - arr. Benjamin Smolen; Libertango by Astor Piazzolla - arr. Christine Frank
Musical Direction: Benjamin Smolen
Block x Block Musicians: Meredith Crawford, Viola; Christine Frank, Violin; Michael Franz, Bass; Joshua Ranz, Clarinet; Leslie Resnick; Benjamin Smolen, Flute
An evening of live music + dance
featuring Backhausdance + Block x Block
Let’s go outside and celebrate the season of spring! Join us at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center with a live performance held in the open, charming amphitheatre. Our special evening features new choreography by Backhausdance artistic director and founder, Jennifer Backhaus, and founding member, Amanda Kay White, in concert with Block x Block, a collective of six musicians, all members of the Pacific Symphony.
Block x Block is a chamber music ensemble that expands the definition of what classical music can do. Founded in May 2020 in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic as a way to present safe and engaging concerts, their mission is to bring music out of the concert hall and present it in creative ways throughout the community.
We can’t wait to share this artful experience with you in a safe, comfortable and open-air setting!