Music for a film installation by artist Julian Rosefeldt
for countertenor (or contralto) and massed choir (2021)
45 minutes
Description
Euphoria is a film installation by artist Julian Rosefeldt. The work presents in two hours a wide range of statements about capitalism. Texts about economy and capitalism are spoken and sung by critically acclaimed performers like Giancarlo Esposito, filmed at impressive locations. Cate Blanchett provides the voice for a talking, singing tiger. They are musically supported with original music performed, in surround video, by life sized projections of a hundred and forty young singers from the Brooklyn Youth Chorus and further aided by five celebrated contemporary jazz drummers: Peter Erskine, Terri Lyne Carrington, Yissy Garcia, Eric Harland, Antonio Sanchez.
Recording
Commission
Commissioned and Produced by Park Avenue Armory jointly commissioned by Holland Festival, Ruhrtriennale Festival of the Arts, RISING Melbourne in Association with Sydney Festival, and Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte
Performers
Cate Blanchett, contralto
Brooklyn Youth Chorus / Dianne Berkun Menaker, conductor
Peter Erskine, drums
Terri Lyne Carrington, drums
Yissy Garcia, drums
Eric Harland, drums
Antonio Sanchez, drums
Access
Not available for performance.
Contact Nicolas Farmer: nicolas.farmer(a)samymoussa.com for more information.