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Friday, September 22, 2017 - 8:00 PM
to Sunday, September 24, 2017 - 9:00 PM
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https://www.annenbergcenter.org/event/a-period-of-animate-existence
An epic synthesis of theatre, music and design, this world premiere commissioned work contemplates a future of ominous environmental predictions and rapid technological change. This five-movement production echoes the style of a 19th-century symphony to create a unique mood, tempo and texture that unite to tell the perspectives of children, elders and machines. Featuring Philadelphia’s Grammy®-nominated chamber choir, The Crossing, New York’s Contemporaneous chamber orchestra, two generations of amateur choirs and even a halal cart, A Period of Animate Existence forces contemplation of life’s trajectory and the role we play in shaping the future of our planet.
