Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/16/2025
3:00 pm
Location
Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts
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REVERIE: A Celebration of Live Music & Dance
Presented by Ping & Woof Opera & Pathways Dance Company
A Splendiferous Journey through Music & Movement!
Astoria, OR – February 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM – Prepare to be transported into a world of imagination and artistry at REVERIE: A Celebration of Live Music & Dance, a unique collaboration between Ping & Woof Opera and Pathways Dance Company (PDC). This extraordinary performance will take place at the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts in Astoria, Oregon, offering an unforgettable afternoon of captivating music and mesmerizing dance.
REVERIE invites the audience to embark on a journey through whimsical daydreams and visionary experiences, seamlessly blending the timeless beauty of classical music with dynamic and intricate dance. This performance features a stunning selection of works by some of history’s greatest composers, including Chopin, Schubert, Debussy, and Tchaikovsky, among others.
Under the direction of Ping & Woof Opera’s Jocelyn Claire Thomas, a celebrated soprano, and featuring the musical talents of cellist Hannah Hillebrand and pianist Susan McDaniel, REVERIE promises a profound exploration of sound and expression. These three acclaimed musicians will bring the works of the great masters to life with unparalleled virtuosity and passion.
On the dance side, the innovative choreography of Amelia Unsicker Logan and Kelly Koltiska, PDC’s visionary directors, will showcase a breathtaking array of movement, performed by the extraordinary dancers of Pathways Dance Company: Kelsey Adams, Annabel Kaplan, Ophélia Martin-Weber, Anna Olmstead, and Willow Swanson. Their fluid and emotive performances will mesmerize as they interpret the music with grace, precision, and creativity.
This performance is an invitation to revel in the beauty of collaboration, where two art forms converge to create an unforgettable experience for the senses. With something for everyone, REVERIE offers an ideal blend of tradition and innovation, making it a must-see event for lovers of classical music, contemporary dance, and the arts in general.