Sor Juana

Ballet Hispánico Premiere: New York Season, June 1, 2023

Choreography by Michelle Manzanales in collaboration with the Company
Dramaturg Kiri Avelar
Special Effects provided by BNG Industries
Costume Design by Sam Ratelle
Lighting Design by Jojo A. Franjoine
Music by Noel Akchote, Juana Ines de la Cruz, Juan García de Céspedes, Rafael Krux, Maria Jose Llergo, Ofelia Medina, Gaspar Sanz, Estas Tonne
Emotional Baroque Violin Improvisation – Rafael KruxMadres la de los primores - London Oriana Choir, conducted by Dominic Ellis-Peckham
Madres la de los primores (arr. Guitar) - Noël Akchoté
Españoleta - Jakob Lindberg
Esta Tarde, Mi Bien Liras - Ofelia Medina
Hermoso Amor Que Forxas Tus Flechas - Gisela Crespo, Coro de Cámara de la Universidad De Las Américas: Puebla
Me Miras Pero No Me Ves - María José Llergo
Emotional Baroque Cello Improvisation - Rafael Krux

In her new work, Mexican American choreographer, Michelle Manzanales, explores the life and legacy of the iconic 17th-century Mexican feminist, poet, scholar, and nun, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Sor Juana’s life and integral voice in the feminist movement continue to inspire the world.

What interest have you, world, in persecuting me?

Wherein do I offend you, when all I want

Is to give beauty to my mind

And not my mind to beautiful things?

— Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz