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In South Florida, Ballet 'Lacrymosa' Continues To Resonate

In the 1980s, a Florida native named Edward Stierle created a ballet that was a response to the AIDS crisis. It also stands as its creator’s own requiem.

The company Dance Now Miami is performing “Lacrymosa” next week in Miami Beach. Alicia Zuckerman ( @AliciaZuckerman) from Here & Now contributor WLRN has our story.

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