This captivating work explores the nuanced relationship between physical energies and moral character. The choreography, set to a haunting score, takes audiences on a journey of resilience and hope. As the soloist navigates the stage, their deliberate motions evoke a sense of both fragility and strength. Rain invites contemplation on the pursuit of solace, the revival of the human spirit, and the transformative power of nature. With its rich emotional depth and powerful storytelling, Rain continues to captivate audiences well after its premiere in 1989, showcasing Bebe Miller’s artistry and cementing its place as an impactful work within the repertoire of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham. Bebe Miller’s personal notes on the work highlight the introspective nature of Rain as a hard-fought journey aimed at deliverance. Within the works fluid movements, audiences can feel the generative rub and the felt friction that carry us all forward on our transformative paths. As the soloist seeks arrival, rest, and a profound sense of being, Rain invites audiences to embrace their own journeys and find resonance in the transformative power of movement and the human spirit.
Hearn Gadbois; voices: Jay Bolotin and Rich Franko; cello: Robert Een
Heitor Villa-Lobos, “Bachianas Brasileiras #5”; voice: Salli Terri, guitar: Laurindo Almeida
Ken Tabachnick
Bebe Miller
Muriel Stockdale, recreated by Jon Taylor
Tamisha A. Guy
October, 28 1989
New York, NY
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Bebe Miller