ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
Utilizing music both composed and inspired by famed composer J.S. Bach, choreographer Stephen Mills’ TRUTH & BEAUTY / THE BACH PROJECT features three distinctive dance works—TRUTH & BEAUTY,ANGEL OF MY NATURE & BOUNCE—works that can be performed together as a full evening of works, or individually with other ballets. The production incorporates a variety of choreographic styles and interactive media, with Austin-based music maker Graham Reynolds joining the line-up of prolific composers for this delightful intersection of movement and sound.
CHOREOGRAPHY: Stephen Mills
MUSIC: J.S. Bach, Philip Glass & Graham Reynolds (after Bach)
Photography by Tony Spielberg
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Choreography: Stephen Mills
- Music: J.S. Bach, Philip Glass & Graham Reynolds (after Bach)
- Costume Design: Emily Cavasar, Alexey Korygin & Stephen Mills
- Lighting Design: Tony Tucci
- Run-time: 54 minutes (TRUTH & BEAUTY : 18 min. | ANGEL OF MY NATURE: 18 min. | BOUNCE: 18 min.)
- Dancers: TRUTH & BEAUTY: 16 (8 women & 8 men) | ANGEL OF MY NATURE: 10 (4 women & 6 men) | BOUNCE: 8 (4 women & 4 men)
- Awards: 2 accolades for “Best Short Work” (ANGEL OF MY NATURE) & “Best Dancer”
PREMIERES
THE LONG CENTER | BALLET AUSTIN
Austin, TX – 2010 (World Premiere)
PRESS
“…an emotionally charged and enjoyably challenging artistic collaboration driven by choreographer Stephen Mills.”
The Austinist
“A pretty good night at the ballet? For sure.”
The Austin Chronicle