Bodiography Presents: Evensong
KST Partner
Evensong
Friday & Saturday, November 15 – 16, 2024
7:00pm
Sunday, November 17, 2024
1:00pm
Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave.
Tickets: $30 ($15 for Students and Patrons Age 65+)
Maria Caruso debuts her full-length ballet, Evensong, featuring the evocative compositions of Kevin Keller. This marks the first full-length collaboration between Caruso and Keller, despite their long-standing artistic partnership. Keller, a globally acclaimed composer, has crafted a musical narrative that Caruso transforms into a compelling visual masterpiece. Evensong is conceptually rooted in the Early Christian idea of canonical hours, representing the procession of life from beginning to end—and beyond. The ballet journeys through the church modes, ancient scales that predate the Baroque period’s major and minor keys.
Each movement in Evensong has a distinct character, reflecting the unique order of half and whole steps in its chosen mode, with “Evensong 5” standing out as the most intense. Caruso’s choreography vividly embodies Keller’s vision, taking the audience through life’s stages: conception, birth, childhood innocence, the challenges of adulthood, maturity, death, and the mystery of what follows. Keller’s music, blending classical textures with modern rhythms, is crowned by the beauty of four female voices in unison. The premiere promises to be a landmark event, merging Keller’s atmospheric soundscapes with Caruso’s innovative choreography for a deeply contemplative and otherworldly experience.