Mark Morris, Live in Brooklyn

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It is the Month of Mark at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Choreographer Mark Morris is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his company with season of performances, events, and even karaoke.


For the devoted dance fan, there are three programs to choose from. Program A (March 8, 9, 10 & 11) is a novelty in that Mr. Morris himself will conduct Vivaldi’s “Gloria” while his dancers take to the stage.The evening also includes the thrilling work “V,” set to music by Schumann, and “Grand Duo,” set to Lou Harrison’s score for violin and piano.


Opera lovers may want to snap up tickets for Program B (March 15, 17 & 18), which includes two short danced operas; “Four Saints in Three Acts” and “Dido and Aeneas.” Program C (March 22, 23 & 25) is highlighted by the New York premieres of “Candleflowerdance” and “Cargo,” both of which were created just last year. It also contains two very different works: “Going Away Party,” which features music by a live Western swing band, and ” All Fours,” a stark work with music by Bartok.


Other performances are open only to patrons of BAM and the Mark Morris Dance Group. If you had the foresight to become such a patron, you’ll have access to “Solos, Duets & Trios,” a series of three intimate presentations (March 11, 18 & 25) within the Mark Morris Dance Center.


If you’re not at the patron level quite yet, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the celebratory mood – and learn more about this choreographer. Mr. Morris has curated a film series (March 6, 13, 20 & 27) that will include his favorite flicks, preceded by short films of the dance company. On March 22, the choreographer will be interviewed by the New Yorker magazine’s music critic Alex Ross. And on March 6, BAM will host a panel discussion with Mr. Morris and such collaborators as de signer Isaac Mizrahi, painter Richard Bordo, and author-illustrator Maira Kalman. On top of all that, the BAMcafe will present music that has inspired the choreographer’s work, including a karaoke party hosted by Mr. Morris himself. The Morris-related musical evenings will take place every Friday and Saturday night in March. There is no cover charge, but there is a $10 food and drink minimum.


Though Mr. Morris is best known for his modern dance choreography, he also has produced a strong body of work for ballet companies. And that will be onstage as well, albeit later this season and in Manhattan. Lincoln Center Festival has invited the San Francisco Ballet to present the New York premiere of Mr. Morris’s version of the narrative ballet “Sylvia,” set to the traditional score by Leo Delibes. Created for the California company in 2004, it will be performed July 26, 27 & 28.


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