The band members say they’ve “witnessed a true renaissance of Ukrainian music” following the 2022 Russian invasion of their country.
On its West Coast tour, the company presents several premieres and also celebrates the legacy of one of its greatest stars, Judith Jamison.
The Bird of a Thousand Voices is touring the West Coast in a concert version, but a larger staged production waits in the wings.
Enriching her classical background with explorations of other genres seems natural to the star violinist and actress.
There’s a theatrical bent to the two big works on the lineup: Carla Kihlstedt’s 26 Little Deaths and Andy Akiho’s Seven Pillars.
