The Winged Ones (Die Gevlerktes)
Thu Sep 18, 18:00 - Thu Sep 18, 20:00
Alliance Française de Pretoria
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Experience a unique fusion of music and animation at The Winged Ones (Die Gevlerktes), a special ciné-concert featuring pin-screen artist Diek Grobler and pianist Mareli Stolp.
Join us at the Alliance Française de Pretoria on Thursday, September 18, at 6:00 PM for an evening dedicated to celebrating the beauty and mystery of birds. This one-of-a-kind event brings Grobler's stunning pin-screen animation to life, accompanied by a captivating piano performance.
The Performance
The film, an ode to the world of birds, is created using the extraordinary pin screen. This unique animation device uses thousands of movable pins to create a play of light and shadow. Each scene is meticulously crafted one frame at a time, making for a truly mesmerizing visual experience.
Pianist Mareli Stolp will provide a live soundtrack, performing pieces that complement the ethereal visuals of the film. The repertoire includes:
- L’Alouette Calandrelle by Olivier Messiaen
- La Poule by Jean-Philippe Rameau
- iBis hAdeda rObin's a gUinea (f)Owl by Neo Muyanga
- Upon hearing the first cuckoo in spring by Frederick Delius
This promises to be an unforgettable evening of art, sound, and innovation.
Artists: Diek Grobler (pin-screen animation) & Mareli Stolp (piano)