fathom

the body as a universe

2007
7 movements, 60 min.

PRODUCED BY: Malashock Dance
CHOREOGRAPHY: John Malashock
ART: Junko Chodos
MUSIC: Ariel Blumenthal

San Diego Master Chorale
CONDUCTED BY: Martin Wright
PERCUSSION: Steven Schick
TRUMPET: Avishai Cohen
CELLO: Carter Dewberry
MIXED BY: Peter Sprague

Fathom: The Body As A Universe is a dance-art-music collaboration in 2 acts, inspired by the life of Kukai, a Japanese Buddhist grand master who lived in the 8th century.
The score included pre-recorded components as well as choir and percussion live at the pit.

 

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