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Research meets fantasy in "Theory of Flight" by听Anna Lindemann, a composer and artist trained in biology. The听performance, at CU Boulder's ATLAS Center on April 7 and 8, emerges听from the integration of music, animation and evolutionary developmental biology.
In a twist on the ancient myth of Icarus, a lecturing scientist reveals she鈥檚 been growing her own wings using avian genes. Animated chalkboard diagrams convey the molecular biology, while vocal music and animated silhouettes advance the plot, about the risks and rewards of pursuing impossible research.
Author, philosopher and musician David Rothenberg said of the performance:听"Anna Lindemann is a brilliant animator, composer听and performer who really has the audience unsure whether she is biologist or artist as she tells us all what is necessary to truly learn to fly. This work marks the birth of a whole new genre."
The performance features Lucy Fitz Gibbon, noted for her clear voice听and endearing stage presence, as the Bird Spirit听and听Lindemann as scientist Alida Kear. The music, animation and story are created by Lindemann. The performance is directed by Kristen Demaree.
Since its April 2011 premiere, "Theory of Flight" has been performed across New York state, as well as听a solo adaptation at a 2014 conference in听Klosterneuburg, Austria.
What: "Theory of Flight"
When: Friday, April 7, and Saturday, April 8, 7:30 p.m.
Where: ATLAS Center, Black Box Experimental Studio
Tickets:
The performance run time is 50 minutes with a talkback following the show.听The performance is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so please听 today!
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This event is presented by CU Boulder's听ATLAS , an incubator for the novel and experimental use of technology in music, dance, visual art, theater, film and new media.
