Zarmina

Set to a cello composition by Cornelius Dufallo and inspired by a landai written by Zarmina, an Afghan poet martyr.

“I am shouting but you don’t answer

        — One day you’ll look for me and I’ll be gone from this.”


Details

Premiered:
May 2012 at The Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy NY
Choreographer:
Ellen Sinopoli
Composer:
Cornelius Dufallo
Costume Design:
K. Meta Reintsema
Dancers:
Laura Teeter
Video Link:
View on Youtube
Press Quote:

“…(the dancer) continually reached for the heavens and then ended with both arms extended as if in primal scream…” ~ Daily Gazette