A spokesperson says---

“...Dances about water – rivers and oceans – are among the oldest human forms of expression. But in this time of climate change and rising sea levels, Rising takes on heightened significance. An exploration of our connection to Earth’s oceans, this evening-length work intertwines Robert Sirota’s emotive, lyrical music with Gabrielle Lamb’s evocative and articulate choreography for her chamber company, Pigeonwing Dance. The score includes recorded text from oceanographer Curtis Ebbesmeyer (Flotsametrics and the Floating World) and naturalist Craig Foster (My Octopus Teacher). Rising was developed over three years with the Neave Trio, who handpicked both composer and choreographer. Both the musicians and dancers, who perform together onstage, have been vital to shaping the work’s vision..."