On an Overgrown Path:
Dreamscapes, Dances & Love Stories of the European Borderlands
A collaboration between classical musicians, folk musicians and modern dancers, On an Overgrown Path revives cultural treasures from the European Borderlands at the turn of the 20th century.
The Lyrical Strings Duo will perform the Janacek melodies that give the program its name, alongside evocative works of Janacek's romantic-era predecessors and the vibrant folk and gypsy-inspired works of his contemporaries and successors.
The evening begins with Andrei Temkin's Chervona Bambino trio exploring the region's folk traditions.
Performance artist and choreographer Agnieszka Laska has created a number of dance pieces to accompany Lyrical Strings' original arrangements.
Also appearing will be special guest singer Ilene Safyan, an award winning artist who specializes in Jewish music.
On an Overgrown Path is funded in part by the Regional Arts & Culture Council.