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Into the Gamba-Verse

In 2024, Lumedia Musicworks and Bruce Wood Dance Dallas joined forces to create "Into the Gamba-Verse", a visually captivating short film that merges the timeless resonance of early music with the dynamic artistry of modern dance. Filmed at Dallas Texas's RX video wall studio, the film features choreography by Bruce Wood Dance’s Artistic Director, Joy Bollinger, set to Marin Marais’ "Chaconne en Rondeau".

Marin Marais (1656–1728), a French composer and viola da gamba virtuoso, was renowned for his contributions to Baroque music. His Chaconne en Rondeau, an 18th-century composition for bass viola da gamba and continuo, embodies the elegance and energy of dance-inspired works from his era.

Through its innovative collaboration and cutting-edge production, "Into the Gamba-Verse" reimagines classical music’s relevance, offering audiences a bold and engaging exploration of Baroque music in a contemporary artistic context.

  • Julianna Emanski
    Director
  • Christophe Skupien
    Director
  • Joy Bollinger
    Director
  • Molly Hammond
    Director
  • Lumedia Musicworks
    Producer
  • Bruce Wood Dance Dallas
    Key Cast
  • Lumedia Musicworks
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Music Video, Short
  • Genres:
    Dance, Music, Classical Music, Experimental, Short films
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 2, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Julianna Emanski, Christophe Skupien, Joy Bollinger, Molly Hammond

Julianna Emanski is the Artistic Director of Lumedia Musicworks, where she focuses on projects that highlight the relevance of early classical music in modern contexts. A classically trained soprano and historically informed musician, Emanski brings a deep understanding of Baroque performance practices to her work in film and multimedia.

Her directorial projects often combine early music with innovative storytelling techniques, collaborating with dancers, filmmakers, and musicians to create fresh interpretations of historical works. Into the Gamba-Verse, filmed in 2024, reflects her commitment to blending traditional repertoire with contemporary artistic expressions, offering audiences a unique perspective on classical music and performance.

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