Devotion

 

This is choreographer Blakeley McGuire and the wonderful, beautiful dancers of Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater who took my re-imagined string quartet arrangement of David Bowie's "Heroes" and turned it into a transcendental piece of ballet, dance and theater. The light and energy of these performers was inspiring for me to witness. Kudos too to the string players who played my music with authority and feeling. The performances took place July 29 - August 1, 2021 at Bell Works, Newark, NJ.

Blakeley titled the dance "Devotion. She writes: "Inspired by the tenacity and devoton of performing artists, audiences and presenters who continued to explore their art and expression for the love of life during the pendemic isolation. It is a love letter to people who refused to let their light dim. 'Devotion' is about the beauty of continuing to walk one's true path."

Score and parts for my arrangement of "Heroes" are available for purchase at Sheet Music Plus.