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Ensemble Apex 'Shostakovich Made Me Hardcore' by Gabriel Gasparinatos

Rob Ulitski - 27th July 2020

Gabriel Gasparinatos directs a blend of performance and art in the video for the Sydney-based youth orchestra Ensemble Apex.  

The film Shostakovich Made Me Hardcore is a preview to a new digital season that Ensemble Apex will launch in August – a response to the Covid-19-related cancellations of their 2020 run of shows. Led by artistic director and conductor Sam Weller, the group brings young people into the fold of classical music, breaking down cost and cultural barriers to give audiences access to high-quality, edgy orchestral performances.

Director Gabriel Gasparinatos says: "In the video, we wanted to create an orchestral performance, art tour and architectural exploration in one go – and spin it with streetwear, club lighting and a contemporary classical score. It takes influence from a variety of inspirations – young and old."

Utilising frenetic club lights contrasted with traditional architectural lighting, the aesthetic is built on dichotomy and the push and pull of clashing themes and concepts - and brilliantly weaves a tapestry of unfamiliar imagery and tradition together with flair.

Rob Ulitski - 27th July 2020

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  • New Director
  • Performance
  • Surreal
  • Orchestral

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Gabriel Gasparinatos
Producer
Erin Moy
Production Company
Entropico
Executive Producer
Judith Neilson
Production Manager
Chloe Hayman
1st AD
Simon Jackman

Camera

Director of Photography
Gregoire Liere
Focus Puller
Louis Lau

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Mat Wilson

Wardrobe

Wardrobe
Alice Mcconnell
Make-up
Celeste Gubb

Casting

Lead actor
Ensemble Apex

Editorial

Editor
Andrea Chen

Grading

Colourist
Yanni Kronenberg

VFX

Post Producer
Erin Moy

Commission

Commissioner
Jn Projects

Other credits

Ensemble Apex Led By Sam Weller

Music Composed By Lewis Mosley

Co-Executive Producer

David Roche

Artistic Director, Phoenix Central Park

Nena Beretin

Rob Ulitski - 27th July 2020

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