Maurizio Montagni

Fleeing the anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia, capturing the rhythms of the Lower East Side, and eventually enchanting the entire world, Irving Berlin epitomized the American dream. Featuring some of Berlin’s most popular and enduring songs—from "God Bless America,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Blue Skies,” to "White Christmas” and beyond—Felder’s signature creation of character and musical performance weaves a narrative around Berlin’s 101 year lifespan, including his long and heartening relationship with his wife, battles against anti-Semitism and, of course, his storied music.

It is a work on dematerialization, it is not easy to work to destroy, to reduce vigorous bodies to flows of energy and light. A dance where all life becomes alive and the veil of common perception goes towards a happy drift while the secret energies of bodies, their most intimate molecular nature, materialize on the screens.