A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake
Synopsis
The short film composition, created together with UK-based music producer Koreless, combined over 150 field recordings of local animals who depend on the health of the Great Salt Lake, including hundreds of species of birds, amphibians, insects, and mammals. Drawn from existing archives as well as new recordings made for the project, the nature sounds have been mixed and translated into a musical composition that differs greatly from how the sounds would be encountered in the wild. The non-human voices are amplified and arranged into rhythmic beats to appeal to the human audience, so that they might perceive the lake in a new light and recognize its vulnerability. The film was projected as part of an art installation in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, in March and April, 2026.
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ólafur Eliasson
- Original Title
- A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Studio Olafur Eliasson
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ólafur Eliasson
Department Leadership Roster
Ólafur Eliasson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake about?
The short film composition, created together with UK-based music producer Koreless, combined over 150 field recordings of local animals who depend on the health of the Great Salt Lake, including hundreds of species of birds, amphibians, insects, and mammals. Drawn from existing archives as well as new recordings made for the project, the nature sounds have been mixed and translated into a musical composition that differs greatly from how the sounds would be encountered in the wild. The non-human voices are amplified and arranged into rhythmic beats to appeal to the human audience, so that they might perceive the lake in a new light and recognize its vulnerability. The film was projected as part of an art installation in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, in March and April, 2026.
Who directed A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake?
A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake was directed by Ólafur Eliasson.
Who stars in A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake?
The principal cast of A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake includes Not specified.
When was A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake released and how long is it?
A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake?
A Symphony of Disappearing Sounds for the Great Salt Lake holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).