Another magical Mnemosyne program of music, dance & myth pairing tales of Hermes, Hanuman, Christ with Vivaldi’s Gloria, Indian dance & more
About this Event
“Child Gods”: A Program of Music, Dance and Storytelling
Join us at the Wesleyan Memorial Chapel for an enchanting event filled with music, dance, and captivating storytelling, as we tell tales of gods as children from around the world, stories from classical mythology to the Ramayana and the Gnostic gospels. This unique and beautiful program pairs ancient stories of Hermes, Krishna, Hanuman and Christ with soaring music and graceful choreography, revealing the divine as children, full of mischief, deceipt, powerful love, and astonishing wisdom — far from the remote and mighty figures we typically see. Immerse yourself in a world of melody, myth, and movement, as we bring ancient tales to life in an evening that will be both silly and soul-warming.
Progam includes the complete Vivaldi Gloria (with chorus and orchestra), selections from Haydn’s Toy Symphony, choral music by Runestad and Sweet Honey & the Rock, dance and instrumental performances by Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet and the Wesleyan South Indian Classical Artists. Suitable for all ages, Admission is FREE.
Presented by the Mnemosyne Arts Collective, with support from the Wesleyan Department of Classical Studies and the Wesleyan Department of Global South Asian Studies.
Who are we?
Mnemosyne (neh-mow-SOON-eh) was the mother of the nine Muses who brought poetry, myth, music, and dance into the world. She is the keeper of stories and dreams, who helps us to remember who we are.
Named for the ancient Greek goddess of Memory, Mnemosyne Arts Collective is a multimedia arts collaboration between the Department of Classical Studies at Wesleyan University and community artists in Middletown, Hartford, and the broader Connecticut area, including .
Our concerts bring together choral and instrumental music, storytelling, dance, and poetry, and visual media to tell ancient stories in exciting new ways, and to reframe familiar music for new audiences.
