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Unsettled Hope
(2021)
- For solo cello
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Written for Kevin Hekmatpanah and Gonzaga Dance Program
Unsettled Hope is a gripping musical exploration of conflict and resolution, symbolizing the battle between struggle and hope. The rhythmic patterns, evocative of struggle, engage in a duel with a lyrical theme representing hope, creating a tension that ultimately finds resolution. Performed by Kevin Hekmatpanah and choreographed by Noelle Price, the work made its debut at the Gonzaga Law School’s Human Rights Conference, underscoring the global importance of the Black Lives Matter movement. The performance took place in Gonzaga's Florence campus in Italy.
Performances
Unsettled Hope
7:00 PM CDT |
Monday, September 28, 2026
Carrie Pierce, cello; Amaris Martinez Guedrey, dancer; Jilissa Cotten, choreographer
SoundWaves Festival: Up Close & Conversational with Shuying Li
Larry Urban Gallery
Corpus Christi, TX
Unsettled Hope
Monday, June 21, 2021
Kevin Hekmatpanah, cello; Noelle Price, choreography
Gonzaga Law School Human Rights Conference
Basilica di Santa Croce
Florence, Italy
Unsettled Hope
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Kevin Hekmatpanah, cello; Noelle Price, choreography
Gonzaga Dance Program, Suzanne Ostersmith, director
Magnuson Theatre, Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
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