Dancer and choreographer Penelope Freeh knew that she was called to be a professional when she received her first pair of pointe shoes at age 11. More recently, Penelope, along with composer Jocelyn Hagen, created Test Pilot, a chamber dance opera that explores creativity and invention through the story of the Wright Brothers.
Penelope is a deep-thinking artist and, as you'd expect, brings in a playlist that is highly rhythmic and filled with bright instrumental color.
Stravinsky: Rite of Spring (excerpt) with Minnesota Orchestra conducted by Eiji Oue. Reference 70
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