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D-Composed on Screen
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Chicago International Film Festival, the Black chamber music collective D-Composed is joining forces with the Festival to celebrate the works of Black film composers, such as Kathryn Bostic and Kris Bowers, with a live performance and post-show panel discussion.
Program Overview
Discover the music behind some of your favorite films with an afternoon dedicated to the works of Black film composers. Hear a range of musical styles, interpretations, and moods from composers Kathryn Bostic, Tamar-kali, Kris Bowers, Amanda Jones, and Terence Blanchard in films such as King Richard, Mea Culpa, and Blackkklansman. Witness the music come to life with arrangements adapted for string quartet by composer Ahmed Al Abaca performed by D-Composed.
Program Order and ROS
All music was arranged for string quartet by Ahmed Al Abaca
The Pieces I Am: Toni Morrison with music by Kathryn Bostic
Shirley with music by Tamar-kali
King Richard with music by Kris Bowers
Mea Culpa with music by Amanda Jones
Blackkklansman with music by Terence Blanchard
D-Composed String Quartet
Khelsey Zarraga: Violin
Anya Brumfield: Violin
Wilfred Farquharson: Viola
Malik Johnson: Cello
Sponsor(s)
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Event Information
Sunday, October 20, 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th St
Chicago, IL 60637
Tickets
This event is free and open to the public.
Accessibility
Cinema/Chicago is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment at all our programs and events. All event venues are fully wheelchair accessible, with no-step entrances or ramp access and elevators. All venues offer wheelchair-designated spaces, companion seating, easy-access theater seating, and accessible restrooms. For accommodation requests, please email us at access@chicagofilmfestival.com, call us at 312-683-0121, x108, or complete our Accommodation Request Form.
212 W Van Buren St., Suite 400
