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Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia
Beyond the Binary: A Meditation on Humans and Machines FT: Cookie DiOrio
Date
- May 15, 2022
- Expired!
Time
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost
- $ 35
A world premiere commission, Beyond the Binary is a major new choral cantata by composer Andrea Clearfield with libretto by Ellen Frankel, plus newly designed percussion and electronic instruments by David Kontak. In an innovative partnership, audience members will have opportunities to interact with robotic sculptures and wearables both on-stage and placed throughout the venue. These custom-fabricated prototypes are being designed and built by students of the world-famous University of Pennsylvania’s GRASP Lab and the Weitzman School of Design.
This performance, conducted by MCP’s artistic director Dominick DiOrio, features Philadelphia-based percussion-driven ensemble Square Peg Round Hole and drag performer Cookie Diorio as “The Oracle” , alongside the 120-voice Mendelssohn Chorus and soloists. Use discount code PHILLYGAYCALENDAR for 10% off ticket purchase.