Trees: Live In Concert

Trees: Live In Concert is a breathtaking fusion of cinema and orchestral music, presented at the Barbican as part of Caroline Shaw’s residency. Oscar‑nominated filmmaker Sam Green teams up with Pulitzer Prize‑winning composer Caroline Shaw, award‑winning author and environmentalist Rebecca Solnit, and a host of scientists, poets, and performers for a truly live cinema experience. During the world premiere, Green narrates the film in person while Shaw’s original score pours from the stage, transforming each reel of “Trees” into a symphonic spectacle. The film follows Green’s signature “live documentary” style, where the storyline unfolds before a live audience, accompanied by real‑time music that amplifies the narrative’s emotional depth. “Trees” delves into humanity’s complex relationship with the world around us, featuring the voices and stories of distant cultures, quiet observations, and implicit lessons from the silent witnesses that have endured through generations. Special guests include Dame Judi Dench and Poet Laureate Ada Limón, who lend their presence to this profoundly moving, one‑of‑a‑kind exploration. With brilliant score, vivid storytelling, and an immersive atmosphere, “Trees: Live In Concert” invites you to experience the extraordinary intersection of film, music, and the natural world.