Choreography by David Parsons
Lighting Design by Howell Binkley
Music by Milton Nascimento

NASCIMENTO NOVO was commissioned by Parsons Dance Vice President Stephen Morris in honor of his wife, Vickie, for her 60th birthday. “Vickie wanted her gift above all to create something of lasting value. She felt that sponsoring a groundbreaking piece of dance, choreographed by Mr. Parsons and done in collaboration with someone of Milton Nascimento’s stature in world music, would be exciting and meaningful for both of us.”

After collaborating many years ago with the legendary Brazilian composer, Milton Nascimento, Parsons Dance returns to the mesmerizing and exotic music once again in this new work, NASCIMENTO NOVO. Using the world-renowned percussionists’ of Nascimento’s band, the new music represents an astonishing array of Brazilian instruments and styles rarely heard outside Brazil. This piece explores the themes of sensuality, community and above all the stunning cohesion of ensemble work.