BAM!

What an exciting and diverse concert we have planned for our final performance of the season. Four brand new works will be premiered April 15th-17th, thats in two weeks!

Along with our artistic directors, Marla and Carl, Jenn Freeman and myself will be part of the nights line up of stunning, daring and provocative choreography that IDT is known for.

     A very unique element of this show is the collaboration between the Boise Art Museum, Boise State University, Opera Idaho and Idaho Dance Theatre. All these great organizations have come together to create the production of Orpheus and Euridice.

     Ricky Ian Gordon’s song cycle, a 70-minute modern and personal take on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Euridice, stars soprano Laura Rushing-Raynes and clarinetist Leslie Moreau, performing the title roles, accompanied by pianist Mark Hansen and dancers choreographed by Marla Hansen of Idaho Dance Theatre.  It will be performed in BAM’s Sculpture Court, Stephen Knapp’s lightpainting will provide the backdrop for a new, visionary retelling of this age-old tale.  

     Enjoy this full-version of the Opera including performances by IDT at the Museum for this very special event, April 8th-10th, 7:30pm and 2:30 pm on the 10th. For tickets please visit BAM’s official website @ http://www.boiseartmuseum.org/events/fiesta.php . 

     You can also see the shorter dance version of this opera at our Spring Performance, April 15th - 17th at Boise State’s Special Events Center. This jam packed Spring performance will be one to remember so be sure to get your tickets.

See you at the show!

~ Gonzalo