Serenade/The Proposition
About the Work
Serenade/The Proposition approaches the legacy of Abraham Lincoln as a rumination on the nature of history. On the eve of the Bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, some of his documented words, his contemporary's writings and speeches, and other texts are used to set up the push and pull of historical perspective.
Our connection to history - or lack thereof - is evoked through video by Janet Wong, an original score blending classical and folk music in a contemporary pastiche by electric cellist Chris Lancaster, Juilliard's Jerome Begin on piano and text sung by soprano Lisa Komara.
Serenade/The Proposition transports the viewer through time with its iconic set design by Bjorn Amelan, Jones' cast of fierce dancers, and completing the longtime collaborative team, lighting design by Robert Wierzel, costumes by Liz Prince and sound design by Sam Crawford.
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Serenade/The Proposition is made possible with lead support from the Company's commissioning program, Partners in Creation, and has been commissioned by The Joyce Theater's Stephen and Cathy Weinroth Fund for New Work and Montclair State University. Major support for Serenade/The Proposition is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and American Express. The music for Serenade/The Proposition is commissioned by the American Music Center Live Music for Dance Program.
