The 10th Muse
Divergence Vocal Theater
Set between fragments of poetry, Divergence Vocal Theater embarks on a swirling journey where tales of ancient Mediterranean women are illuminated through opera, text, and dance.
Scenes and arias from Gounod's opera, Sapho, and Berlioz’ Les Troyens. Piano works of Viardot and Boulanger. Sappho fragments, poetry of Jill Alexander Essbaum, and contemporary dance. (Sapho and Les Troyens selections sung in French with English supertitles. Poetry in English).
Friday, March 20 at 8pm. Saturday, March 21 at 8pm. Sunday, March 22 at 2pm (AIDS Foundation Houston Benefit). 2009. Barnevelder Movement & Arts Complex. Houston, Texas
Singers & Players: Misha Penton, Shelley Auer, Alison Greene, Michael Walsh, Jill Alexander Essbaum, the Divergence Dancers, Stephen W. Jones, piano.
Artistic & Stage Direction: Misha Penton, Musical Direction: Stephen W. Jones, Choreography: Toni Valle.

