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RE:connect

for baritone saxophone and electronics.

13 minutes (2016)


Commissioned by Sarah Hopkin for a collaborative dance work.

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World Premiere

RE:connect
May 1, 2016 | Dancemakers, Toronto

Performed by Kathleen Legassick (dancer), Olivia Shortt (sax), and Julia Mermelstein (electronics).

Program Notes

"RE:connect" explores our dependence on technology and the epidemic of loneliness it has caused. The depth of the connections we make to other humans is now often sacrificed for the quantity of connections we make. We feel the need to constantly be connected and share our experiences in order to feel that we are not alone, but in the process we have forgotten how to connect with ourselves. If we do not learn how to be alone, we will be forever lonely.

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"RE:connect" performance at Ottawa Dance Directive. (left to right) Julia Mermelstein, Kathleen Legassick, Olivia Shortt.
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"RE:connect" performance at Ottawa Dance Directive. (left to right) Julia Mermelstein, Kathleen Legassick, Olivia Shortt.
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