Carnival of the Animals, written and conceived by spoken word artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph in response to the events of January 6, 2021, navigates the reality of today’s political complexities through music, poetry, and dance—embodying our relationship to democracy. Anchored in Joseph’s powerful words, the multidisciplinary work is choreographed and directed by Francesca Harper and performed by Wendy Whelan and Marc Bamuthi Joseph. Carnival of the Animals is a vivid reimagining of Camille Saint-Saëns’s classic composition of the same name, reworked by composer and interdisciplinary artist Sugar Vendil, more than 100 years after its original publication. The contemporary score depicts a visceral landscape of animalistic inspirations, brought to life by an ensemble of two pianos, violin, cello, and audio recordings to deliver an undeniably fresh and twisting, holistic experience. https://www.lincolncenter.org/series/lincoln-center-presents/carnival-of-the-animals-4-815

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Developed and produced by SOZO, an international arts agency and incubator with a two-decade history that intersects social impact, innovation and culture, this contemporary expression features a primarily BIPOC and women core creative team.