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St. Charles, MO

November 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm CST

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Sun Dogs: Filmmaker and Composer Pairings

An atmospheric phenomenon created by refracted light, a sun dog is striking proof that, when natural conditions are right, familiar elements can shift the way we see the world. This prismatic collaboration similarly allows us glimpses of another realm, bringing together inspired composer and filmmaker pairs to create short-format films presented alongside newly-created music for live orchestra. Featuring compositions by Arooj Aftab, Devonté Hynes, and more performed by the electrifying new-music ensemble Alarm Will Sound, this boundless exploration of image and sound imagines how stories can be told both musically and visually from equal footing.

Conducted by Alan Pierson

On Blue
Composed by Rafiq Bhatia
Directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul

Naked Blue
Composed by Devonté Hynes
Directed by Mati Diop and Manon Lutanie

Rise, Again
Composed by Arooj Aftab and Daniel Wohl
Directed by Josephine Decker

Produced by Liquid Music

Rise, AgainNaked Blue and On Blue commissioned by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Foto Focus with support for new arrangements by Tim Sullivan, Dr. Thomas von Sternberg and Eve Parker.

 

Photo Credit:
Daniel Wohl: Courtesy Spitfire Audio
Arooj Aftab: Ebru Yildiz
Devonté Hynes:
Ciesay
Josephine Decker:
Eric Rudd/Indiana University
Apichatpong Weerasethakul: Supatra Srithongkum and Sutiwat Kumpai
Rafiq Bhatia: John Klukas
Manon Lutanie: Manon Lutanie (self portrait)
Mati Diop: Manon Lutanie

Venue

J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts
2300 West Clay St
St. Charles, MO 63301 United States
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