World Premiere LIVE performance of The River's Wrath by composer Dr. Mark Andersen. On piano is Jamil Wright, danced by Janiel Miller. Recorded at Givens Performing Arts Center in Pembroke, NC. Performance was shown to a select audience from UNCP, Our State Magazine, and Robeson County Arts Council.
On October 7-8, 2016, Hurricane Matthew unleashed The River's Wrath on Robeson County in North Carolina. Award Winning Composer Mark Andersen used the days without power or water to create the following original composition, expressing the experience of the devastating floods. Choreography by Savannah Richardson and Janiel Miller. Artwork by Nila Chamberlain. Videography by Lynn Andersen.
Dedicated to Bruce Davis, Mayor of Lumberton, and the People of Robeson County.
We encourage new performances of the music, as well as the choreography. Sheet music available, contact us.
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