UR's Modlin Center earns NEA grant to fund three shows

The grant is the first from the NEA received by the Modlin Center. It will support the Sept. 26 and 28 performances of 'What Belongs to You,' composed by David T. Little and directed by Mark Morris, based on the debut novel of the same name by Garth Greenwell, which will be performed by tenor Karim Sulayman and the contemporary instrumental ensemble Alarm Will Sound.

It also will support the Feb. 21 production from Chicago-based percussion quartet Third Coast Percussion of the world premier of 'Murmurs in Time,' composed by table player Zakir Hussain, who will join the group in the performance.

Then, on April 5, Third Coast Percussion and dancers of the Twyla Tharp Dance company, will perform an original adaptation of Philip Glass’ Aguas da Amazonia for percussion quartet and flute. The performance will take place at the Carpenter Theatre in the Dominion Energy Center in downtown Richmond.

“The Modlin Center is honored to have received national recognition and federal funding for these innovative, multidisciplinary performances, all of which feature world-class artists,” said Paul Brohan, executive director of the Modlin Center. “These performances will not only enrich the Richmond cultural landscape, they will also provide unique teaching opportunities for the benefit of our students.” The Modlin Center will release its complete season schedule soon.