Birthday Present for Myself
Tuesday March 14 | 7:30pm
Accomplished dancer-choreographer-actor Hiromoto Ida skillfully merges dance, theatre, classical music, and voice to tell the story of the old man, raising a glass of sake to himself in celebration on what will be his last birthday. Inspired by the subtlety and simplicity of Japanese Noh theatre through western contemporary dance and music, Hiromoto touches the hearts of audiences; exploring a shared moment through the inner world and emotions of the old man, they are inspired to find unexpected beauty in their own lives.
Creator & director – Hiromoto Ida
Composer – Pavel Karmanov
Soprano – Allison Girvan
Clarinet – Nicola Everton
Piano – Sue Gould
Cello – Jeff Faragher
Violin & viola – Martine DenBok
Choreographer – Hiromoto Ida
With intermission.
Thank you to Mouat’s Home Hardware for sponsoring this performance.
Photo: Yoshimasa Suzuki