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.
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.