Alonzo King LINES Ballet - Deep River

Choreography by Alonzo King
Music by Jason Moran
Vocals by Lisa Fischer

Alonzo King LINES Ballet brings a soulful work created in collaboration with the incomparable jazz composer and musician, Jason Moran and Grammy Award®–winning vocalist Lisa Fischer, who will join the company to perform live. At the forefront of artistic innovation in ballet, the celebrated San Francisco-based company is recognized for its impeccable technique, captivating dancers, and rich visual works.

Master choreographer Alonzo King guides the company with a unique artistic vision, bending the lines between classical and contemporary aesthetics and drawing on deeply rooted cultural traditions. Deep River premiered as part of LINES Ballet's 40th anniversary season. The moving work melds dance with Black spirituals and invites audiences to look at human beings as the pinnacle of creation. King says that the work is a reminder that "love is the ocean that we rose from, swim in, and will one day return to"—and that love can set us free.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a celebrated contemporary dance company that has been guided since 1982 by the unique artistic vision of Alonzo King. LINES Ballet has collaborated with noted composers, musicians and visual artists from around the world to create performances that alter the way we look at ballet today. This performance will include live vocals.

"A striking reminder of the universality King has reclaimed for ballet." – San Francisco Chronicle
"Gripping, urgently beautiful choreography" – San Francisco Chronicle
"A feast for the eyes" – Boston Globe

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