Kocho

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About this project

Kocho is a dreamworld that surrounds you with gorgeous site and sound, celebrating the fleeting and magical nature of beauty.

On September 23 (2011) the Fisher Ensemble will premiere Kocho at the Galapagos Art Space (NYC), with music by Garrett Fisher, choreography by Christy Fisher, direction by Benjamin Mosse, art installation by Louise McCagg, words by Amy Schrader, and video by Ryan K Adams. It will be produced by Beth Morrison Projects.

We'll also be presenting the piece on August 27 in Seattle before we take it to NYC.

Kocho is intended to be a site-specific piece. It's the tenth full length piece we've created that bridges ancient and the modern traditions, and what the New York Times calls "a groundbreaking hybrid." While Kocho tells the story of a priest who "liberates" a butterfly by letting it dance under the plum blossom, our main aim is to allow the audience to enjoy and experience the lyricism of the words and images.

We're drawn to the Galapagos Art Space because we believe it will offer an unforgettable experience. With great acoustics, Galapagos offers walkways, a stage, and balcony and will allow us to perform the piece in and around the audience, to immerse them in the music and theater. Pools of water are spread throughout the venue, as well as evocative lighting which will help transform the space into mythical world where past and present meet.

The score includes a combination of 6 string fretted acoustic bass (Greg Bagley), flute (Margaret Lancaster), trombone (Jennifer Hinkle), Indian harmonium (Garrett Fisher), gongs and percussion (Dean Moore) and includes 5 vocalists (Shawna Avinger, Daniel Brylow, Jeremiah Cawley, Maria Mannisto, and Kathea Yarnell), and silent dancer (Christy Fisher).

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