Westport, CT - MoCA Westport presents its first dance performance on October 14 at 7PM by the East Coast Contemporary Ballet Company in collaboration with Alturas Duo and the Yale Quartet-in-Residence, Calllisto Quartet.
"Strings and Asymmetry" offers an extraordinary fusion of styles, instruments and artistic expressions. This program is a heartfelt tribute to the late Chilean folk musician Victor Jara, commemorating the 50th anniversary of his passing. ECCB co-founder Claire Mazza has choreographed a mesmerizing new piece set to Javier Farias' monumental "El vuelo de tu alma" (a reimagining of Jara's iconic work). This evocative performance is scored for a string quartet, guitar and charango creating a harmonious blend of music and movement. Alejandro Ulloa will unveil a captivating composition accompanied by Ezio Basso's music and Frances Ortiz will present a magnetic duet. Adding to the evening's richness, the Alturas Duo will premiere "Por el amor se ve" in September 2023, a poignant composition for viola and guitar by the legendary Cuban composer Leo Brouwer, created as a tribute to Victor Jara and exclusively for this special occasion. Do not miss this rare and enchanting opportunity to immerse yourself in a seamless union of visual artistry, musical prowess and graceful movement. "Strings and Asymmetry" promises to be a truly unforgettable experience.
“It’s a celebration of different arts disciplines coming together. You'll find yourself immersed in a world where movement and music intertwine to enchant and transport you,” says Kristen Young, Director of Performing Arts of MoCA Westport.
Attendees can experience the Museum’s current exhibition with complimentary admission.
To learn more or to purchase tickets, please visit mocawestport.org or call (203) 222-7070. MoCA Members always receive a discount.
MoCA Westport believes the arts should be accessible to all. If you need financial assistance with admissions, classes, or event registration, please contact the Museum at info@mocawestport.org. Although masks are not required at MoCA Westport, visitors are welcome to wear masks in the Museum.
MoCA Westport thanks its Music at MoCA Concert Series Sponsors, including Cohen and Wolf, The Russell Insurance Agency and Dr. Richard and Ina Epstein. To learn more about corporate, community partner, and individual sponsorship opportunities, please contact Colleen Thomas at colleen@mocawestport.org.
MoCA Westport is a non-profit visual and performing arts organization that has been a cornerstone of the Westport, Connecticut community for over 50 years. In 2019, MoCA Westport underwent a significant expansion in order to bring extensive programming to the local community and greater New York and New England regions.
In addition to hosting contemporary art exhibitions and performing arts events, The Academy at MoCA Westport provides arts classes for all ages.
MoCA Westport is thankful for its generous Supporters, including Bill and Jodi Felton, Joyce Pauker, Eric Bernheim, Gary Cosgrave, Michael Delgass, Paul Efstathiou, Kristin Foster, Derek Goodman, Elizabeth Gorayeb, Tom Hofstetter, Pamela Hovland, Jennifer Kanfer, Shari Lebowitz, Adam Moore, Deborah Murtaugh, Rachel Pencu, Dogan Perese, Jane Preiser, Oliver Pursche, Elizabeth Strick, Joyce Thompson and Lucien Vita.
MoCA Westport is also thankful for the dedication of its generous Sponsors, including the Artur and Heida Hermanns Holde Foundation, Inc.; The Bafflin Foundation; Bank of America Museums on Us; Beechwood Arts and Innovation; Bespoke Designs; Wendy and Jacques Bouthillier; Cohen and Wolf; CT Cottages & Gardens; Compass; The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation; CTFN; CT Humanities; Delamar Southport; Earth Animal; Fairfield After Dark; Fairfield County Bank; 4th Row Films; Girlfriend Fund; Goldman Sachs; The Hofstetter Baron Group of Wells Fargo Advisors; Hotel Zero Degrees; JerMar Designs; Jerry’s Artarama; The Dale & Laura Kutnick Foundation; IBM; Lance Lundberg and Terry McGuinness; Lux Bond & Green; MBI, Inc.; Michelle&Team at William Raveis Real Estate; Provokr Inc.; Rena Levine Textiles + Wallcoverings; Ring’s End; R13; The Russell Insurance Agency; Shaken & Stirred; Susan Leone Habitats | Higgins Group Private Brokerage; Serena & Lily; SRI Fine Art Services; Suzanne and Norman Sorensen; Cindy and John Vaccaro; Vita Design Group; Wealthspire Advisors; Wells Fargo Bank; Westport Lifestyle; WildBloom Skincare; WMNR Fine Arts Radio; WPKN; WSHU Public Radio Group. MoCA Westport operates with the support of the New
England Foundation for the Arts; the Department of Economic and Community Development, CT Humanities, Connecticut Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.