Inscribed on stone tablets in Babylonia more than three thousand years ago, the Epic of Gilgamesh tells of King Gilgamesh’s quest for immortality after losing his dearest friend, Enkidu. This unforgettable story, set in Mesopotamia (today’s Iraq), is presented in a mesmerizing mix of music and storytelling. As the storyteller, Margaret Olivia Wolfson spins her version of the epic, bringing its characters and themes of friendship and courage, love and loss to new and exciting life, as renowned Palestinian-American musician Simon Shaheen and the musicians of his Qantara Ensemble, perform dazzling rhythms and haunting melodies on Oud (Arabian lute), violin, Ney (Arabian flute), and world percussion. Together, the storytelling and music create a thrilling experience guaranteed to inspire and intrigue.
When: Friday, November 14, 10:00 AM
Where: Bowker Auditorium
Tickets: $20, $15: FC students & Youth: $15 Reserved seating
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It was awful! I fell asleep! The stage was too dark and the narrator became terribly monotonous. I think that this story perhaps would have been better dramatized through a play. I left at intermission because I had already fallen asleep multiple times. I would have preferred a concert, heavy on music, and less spoken word.