Experience an unforgettable evening of music and movement as UConn’s Department of Music presents Ensemble Origo: Saravanda! Dances of New Spain at von der Mehden Recital Hall at 8pm. This captivating program explores the vibrant and complex roots of the sarabande and chaconne, once considered scandalous dances in 16th-century New Spain, tracing their journey from indigenous and African origins to Baroque European courts. Featuring live music and dance, the performance reimagines these genres beyond Eurocentric narratives, blending history, rhythm, and culture in a powerful celebration of musical transformation.
For more information, contact: Eric Rice at eric.rice@uconn.edu