A group of dancers is performing on stage, all dressed in grey leotards, with their arms raised in a circular motion. The background is dark, and the stage is lit from above, casting shadows.

Repertory

Circular

CHOREOGRAPHER

WORLD PREMIERE

Folly Theater, Kansas City, MO, 2016

MUSIC

Various Artists*

COSTUMES

Christine Darch

LIGHTING

Rob Ross

RUN TIME

28 Minutes

Princess Grace Award-winning choreographer Jae Man Joo’s Circular is a heartfelt conversation through movement. The Korean-born Joo’s distinctive choreographic style—a blend of classical and contemporary ballet—is showcased in this large ensemble work that captures the full circle of human emotions. The melodic soundscape is by a diverse group of composers including Denisov and Handel. 

MUSIC CREDITS

“Pieces for Cello and Piano (1967): Allegro” and “Pieces for Cello and Piano (1967): Lento” performed by Alexander Zagorinsky and Alexei Shmirov, from the album Denisov: Music for Cello, published by Et’Cetera, by arrangement with G. Schirmer Inc. publisher and copyright owner. 

“Sonata for Cello and Piano, Recitativo” composed by Edison Denisov, © 1973 by C.F. Peters Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 

“Four Studies: II. Fast Canons” composed by Nico Muhly from the album Glass: In the Summer House, published by Chester Music, St. Rose Music Published Co, ASCAP, by arrangement with G. Schirmer Inc. publisher and copyright owner. 

“Keyboard Suite No. 3 in D Minor, HWV 428: V. Air” composed by George Frideric Handel, performed by Byron Schenkman from the album Handel, G.F.: Keyboard Suites, published by Centaur Records. 

“Rinaldo. HWV 7, Act II: Lascia Ch’io Pianga” composed by George Frideric Handel, performed by David Dq Lee from the album Arianna a Naxos, published by ATMA Classique. 

“Duet for Heart and Breath” composed by Richard Reed Parry from the album Parry (RR): Music for Heart & Breath, published by Deutsche Grammophon / Universal Music Classics, by arrangement with G. Schirmer Inc. publisher and copyright owner.