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Sun Dogs: Filmmaker and Composer Pairings

Nov 18 & 19, 2024
Next Wave

Sun Dogs: Filmmaker and Composer Pairings
Alarm Will Sound
Music by Devonté Hynes, Arooj Aftab, Daniel Wohl and Rafiq Bhatia
Films by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Josephine Decker, Mati Diop and Manon Lutanie

    Part of
  • Next Wave 2024 & Emerging Visions

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.

This production is recommended for audiences age 17 and older.

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, Again, Naked 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:

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

ONSALE DATES

Thu, Jun 20 at 1pm
BAM Members & Patrons

Thu, Jun 27 at 1pm
General Public

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      RUNNING TIME

      Approx. 1 hour, no intermission

      VENUE

      Peter Jay Sharp Building
      Howard Gilman Opera House

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      All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.

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      BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:

      Mellon Foundation

      Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation

      JL Greene

      Leadership support for programming in the
      Howard Gilman Opera House provided by:

      Howard gilman

      Leadership support for
      Next Wave 2024
      provided by:

      Ford-Foundation

      Leadership support for
      BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:

      Altman Foundation

      Leadership support for
      BAM Film provided by
      The Thompson Family Foundation

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