EMERGE: An NJ Symphony Concert Film Trilogy “Maverick Cut”
June 15, 2023 6:30pm – 9:30pm
The Newark Museum of Art
More than one hundred people attended a special film screening of EMERGE “Maverick Cut”, directed by Yuri Alves, starring Xian Zhang and the New Jersey Symphony on June 15, 2023 at The Newark Museum of Art. Express Newark’s Community Media Center, in partnership with DreamPlay Films, New Jersey Symphony and The Newark Museum of Art, presents a special screening of the Emmy® Award winning concert film trilogy, EMERGE, at the Newark Museum of Art.
The event featured, for the first time, director Yuri Alves and producer Igor Alves on stage to discuss the film, along with two of the film’s stars Eric Wyrick (NJ Symphony Concertmaster) and Cori Barnes (Choreographer and Featured Dancer).
The event opened with an hors d’oeuvres and beverages reception in the Museum lobby and closed with a conversation with the filmmakers of the “Made in Newark,” award-winning films. The program also included special awards recognitions for film stars Xian Zhang and Cori Barnes, and concluded with an audience Q&A session, moderated by Yvonne Michelle Shirley (Director of the Community Media Center at Express Newark).
About EMERGE
The Emmy® award-winning EMERGE concert film trilogy expands the universe of orchestral music through a mix of live stage performance, stunning visuals, mesmerizing dance sequences and format-bending elements on and off stage. EMERGE stars Music Director Xian Zhang conducting the New Jersey Symphony on the NJPAC main stage in a striking, historically diverse selection of orchestral works, showcased in a uniquely intimate, immersive style by filmmaker Yuri Alves, who complements the live performances with mesmerizing visuals of life captured in and around Newark during the pandemic. Produced by DreamPlay Films in collaboration with the NJ Symphony.
Music Director Xian Zhang leads the New Jersey Symphony back on the main stage to masterfully conduct a striking selection of orchestral works, showcased in a uniquely intimate style by maverick filmmaker Yuri Alves, who complements the live performances with mesmerizing visuals beyond the stage. The program features Bach‘s Keyboard Concerto No. 5, with Simone Dinnerstein on piano, as well as the East Coast Premiere of Nokuthula Ngwenyama‘s Primal Message, and Schumann‘s Symphony No. 4.
Runtime: 45 min.
Presented in 4K Anamorphic
Music Director Xian Zhang leads the New Jersey Symphony back on the main stage to masterfully conduct a striking selection of orchestral works, showcased in a uniquely intimate style by filmmaker Yuri Alves, who complements the live orchestral performances with visuals of a dance performance. The program features Florence Beatrice Price‘s Piano Concerto in One Movement, with Inon Barnatan on piano, and Mozart‘s Symphony No. 39.
Runtime: 40 min.
Presented in 4K Anamorphic Black-and-White
Music Director Xian Zhang leads the New Jersey Symphony back on the main stage to masterfully conduct a striking selection of orchestral works, showcased in a uniquely intimate style by maverick filmmaker Yuri Alves, who complements the live performances with mesmerizing visuals beyond the stage. The program features SHOSTAKOVICH‘s Piano Concerto No. 1, with Daniil Trifonov on piano, as well as BEETHOVEN‘s Symphony No. 4.
Runtime: 58 min.
Presented in 4K Anamorphic
DreamPlay Films, part of DreamPlay Media, is an Emmy® award-winning independent film production company, producers of narrative and documentary films and more.
DreamPlay Media is a multiple award-winning integrated creative media company: producers of brand and original storytelling, film production and more. Based in Newark, New Jersey.
The New Jersey Symphony connects with the people and diverse communities of New Jersey through the power of live symphonic music to inspire, entertain and educate. The NJ Symphony has presented innovative programs with fellow arts organizations, community ensembles and statewide partners. The New Jersey Symphony will redefine what it means to be a nationally leading, relevant orchestra in the 21st century.
