Washington Revels' "Andalusian Treasures" opened this past weekend, and I have to say that personally, I found it to be just stunning. I have been encouraging my friends and personal contacts to come see the show, based just on the advance publicity information. Now, however, having seen the show myself, I wanted to reach out one more time and encourage folks to COME SEE THIS SHOW!
Andalusian Treasures is a truly multi-cultural production, showcasing the Golden Age of Spain, when Jewish, Muslim, and Christian religion and culture flourished side by side. There's humor, poetry, music, dance, an adorable kids' chorus, chances for the audience to join in the singing and dancing, and just a powerful sense of community.
I think Washington Revels achieved what they say on their website: "We celebrate the legacy of the extraordinary flowering of arts and culture that began in medieval Andalusia, and honor the symbol that it has become (however imperfect and uneven the reality) of the ideal of a greater tolerance and acceptance among different religions and cultures."
Please share the show information below with your own contacts. This show deserves to be seen by as wide an audience as possible.
WASHINGTON REVELS: 2011 Christmas Revels Production
Washington Revels present "Andalusian Treasures: Jewish, Arabic, and Spanish music, dance and drama."
Please share the show information below with your own contacts. This show deserves to be seen by as wide an audience as possible.
WASHINGTON REVELS: 2011 Christmas Revels Production
Washington Revels present "Andalusian Treasures: Jewish, Arabic, and Spanish music, dance and drama."
Two adventures... three ancient cultures... four hundred years of treasures!
This December travel back in time more than 1000 years to al-Andalus to experience the music, dance and drama of three great cultures – Sephardic Jewish, Arabic and Iberian – in one great country as Washington Revels celebrates the art and music of this unique time.
Joined by special guest ensembles Trio Sefardi and Layali El Andalus, we’ll celebrate with poignant Sephardic and Arab-Andalusian music, lively Spanish folk dances and songs, a Hanukkah celebration, a North African “Saidi” or Tahtib cane dance reminiscent of Morris dancing, as well as traditional Revels favorites.
Five more performances 12/9-12/11.
This December travel back in time more than 1000 years to al-Andalus to experience the music, dance and drama of three great cultures – Sephardic Jewish, Arabic and Iberian – in one great country as Washington Revels celebrates the art and music of this unique time.
Joined by special guest ensembles Trio Sefardi and Layali El Andalus, we’ll celebrate with poignant Sephardic and Arab-Andalusian music, lively Spanish folk dances and songs, a Hanukkah celebration, a North African “Saidi” or Tahtib cane dance reminiscent of Morris dancing, as well as traditional Revels favorites.
Five more performances 12/9-12/11.
Learn more and Buy Tickets at http://revelsdc.org/revels2011/.
