Percussion goes Cinema

Experience the mesmerizing fusion of rhythm and visuals in *Percussion Goes Cinema*, a captivating concert film showcasing the extraordinary talents of Alexej Gerassimez, Simon Klavzar, Sergey Mikhaylenko, and Emil Kuyumcuyan. This unique performance journeys through a diverse and evocative program, seamlessly blending contemporary compositions with classical masterpieces. Prepare to be transported by Mátyás Wettl's *Nocturnal*, and immersed in the lush soundscapes of Philip Glass's *Águas da Amazônia*, brilliantly re-imagined for percussion ensemble by David Skidmore and Third Coast Percussion. The program also features Alexej Gerassimez’s compelling works, including selections from his *Suite of Elements* – *Water*, *Wood*, *Stone*, *Metal*, and *Skin* – alongside his evocative film music. The journey continues with John Adams’ *Hallelujah Junction*, powerfully rendered for percussion, alongside Johann Sebastian Bach’s iconic *Contrapunctus 1* from *The Art of Fugue*, and concludes with Philip Glass’s delicate and shimmering *Closing* from *Glassworks*. *Percussion Goes Cinema* is a breathtaking exploration of sonic textures and emotional depth, proving that percussion can indeed paint a thousand pictures.