Boulez-Répons
Synopsis
In this vivid transposition of contemporary music for television, Cahen "responds" to the complex musical transitions of Répons, a work by French composer Pierre Boulez. Performed by the Ensemble InterContemporain and conducted by Boulez, the intricate Répons was designed for an ensemble of twenty-four musicians, six soloists and a "real-time" digital processor. In Cahen's re-composed interpretation, he responds with visual and temporal transformations, "opening" the images in space and time and applying electronic techniques to engulf the instrumentalists in ocean, sky, and trees. Mirage-like superimpositions, temporal shifts, mirroring effects and de-synchronization result in a rhythmic confluence of the illusory and the real. Immersing the viewer in image and sound, Cahen mirrors the transformative process of Boulez's music.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Cahen
- Original Score
- Pierre Boulez
- Original Title
- Boulez-Répons
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Cahen
Pierre Boulez
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Cahen
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Boulez-Répons about?
In this vivid transposition of contemporary music for television, Cahen "responds" to the complex musical transitions of Répons, a work by French composer Pierre Boulez. Performed by the Ensemble InterContemporain and conducted by Boulez, the intricate Répons was designed for an ensemble of twenty-four musicians, six soloists and a "real-time" digital processor. In Cahen's re-composed interpretation, he responds with visual and temporal transformations, "opening" the images in space and time and applying electronic techniques to engulf the instrumentalists in ocean, sky, and trees. Mirage-like superimpositions, temporal shifts, mirroring effects and de-synchronization result in a rhythmic confluence of the illusory and the real. Immersing the viewer in image and sound, Cahen mirrors the transformative process of Boulez's music.
Who directed Boulez-Répons?
Boulez-Répons was directed by Robert Cahen.
Who stars in Boulez-Répons?
The principal cast of Boulez-Répons includes Not specified.
When was Boulez-Répons released and how long is it?
Boulez-Répons was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Boulez-Répons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boulez-Répons was composed by Pierre Boulez.