The opera Layla and Majnun, based on an ancient Persian tale well known in the Islamic world, makes a rare Western appearance in this stunning collaboration between the great dancemaker Mark Morris and the Silk Road Ensemble. On a set reflecting the striking visual palette of British painter Howard Hodgkin, the Mark Morris Dance Group […]
Spring awakens early with the return of Mark Morris and his brilliant coterie to their Midwest home. The deep compact between MMDG and Krannert Center flourishes each season through inventive and inclusive engagement work, including the Center’s ongoing Dance for People with Parkinson’s program, and through the presentation of Mark’s brazenly beautiful, exceptionally musical, and […]
MMDG returns to its Northern Virginia home with a program that includes Serenade, a solo piece set to Lou Harrison's Serenade for Guitar and Percussion; Dancing Honeymoon featuring music from the 1920's and 30's; and two brand new works, including A Forest set to Haydn's Piano Trio No. 44 in E major.
Join us 45 minutes prior to the curtain for our Great Performances at Mason events, and enjoy lively and popular Pre-Performance Discussions. These forums are led by local experts and the artists themselves. Patrons are encouraged to ask questions and are able to gain a bit of insight and knowledge about our world-renowned guest artists. […]
Join us 45 minutes prior to the curtain for our Great Performances at Mason events, and enjoy lively and popular Pre-Performance Discussions. These forums are led by local experts and the artists themselves. Patrons are encouraged to ask questions and are able to gain a bit of insight and knowledge about our world-renowned guest artists. […]
An informal platform for choreographers of all styles to present in-progress work to diverse public audiences, with feedback conversations guided by established dance artist.
Mark Morris: Two Operas An Evening of Britten and Purcell Curlew River – New York Premiere By Benjamin Britten MMDG Music Ensemble Directed by Mark Morris Dido and Aeneas By Henry Purcell Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble Choreography by Mark Morris Conducted by Mark Morris "The coupling of Henry Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas” […]
MJM Dance reimagines the game of Monopoly as a dance piece.
MJM Dance reimagines the game of Monopoly as a dance piece.
Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble Choreography by Mark Morris Conducted by Mark Morris Featuring Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-soprano When this masterwork premiered 27 years ago, critics hailed the provocative work as "a tour de force of artistic storytelling...that smashes and rewrites boundaries" (Los Angeles Times). In revival, Morris's Dido and Aeneas still entices the […]