Witness the Transcendent Sounds of A Gift by Composer Joan Tower
By Rhea Mursalin The Bardian Ensemble presents a transfixing and engaging performance of “A Gift,” the composition by Joan Tower featuring Laura Flax, Marka Gustavsson, Julie Landsman, Blair McMillen, and Raman Ramakrishnan. Multiple Grammy Award Winner Joan Tower is widely regarded as one of the most important American composers living today. During a career spanning more than 50 years, she has made lasting contributions to music as...
Waterfall Rite: A Cinematic Journey into a Teen’s Spiritual Passage
By Jack DeWitt Watch as a 13-year-old boy experiences a Buddhist ritual beneath a stunning Japanese waterfall in Kazuya Ashizawa’s short film, Waterfall. The video captures the family’s preparation, the scenic journey, and the powerful ceremony. The cinematography skillfully immerses viewers into the experience, especially with underwater footage, evoking a sense of participation. The ritual’s significance is...
My Dinner With An Android: Unraveling A Meta Mystery
By: Alex Silverman In My Dinner With An Android, directed, written, and produced by Grant Bomar, with Dean Bomar as editor and cinematographer, a 30-minute short film unfolds. The plot follows a documentary filmmaker investigating a mysterious dinner party disappearance, led by a suspect AI scientist with potentially sinister motives. The film’s strength lies in its use of surreal imagery, although one could argue it...
Traditional Tales Are Told in One Story at a Time
By Emily Brooks One Story at a Time, directed by Nathan Legger, is a heartwarming short film following Mehdi El Gahly and Jawad Elbeid in Amizmiz, Morocco, as they pass down oral storytelling, preserving historic tales dating back over 1000 years. The film provides an immersive experience. Oddly, I found myself relating to the stories, reflecting on my own traditions. Recognizing the significance of keeping this tradition alive, I...
Harmony in Education: Goode’s Master Class at Bard
By Jack DeWitt Master pianist Richard Goode demonstrates techniques with students and shares his thoughts on music education. In this short video, Richard Goode Master Class at Bard College Conservatory, curated by the Bard College Conservatory, master pianist Richard Goode listens to and critiques the playing of two students. He also shares his thoughts about music education through commentary. Goode, celebrated for profound...
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