Flying Forward (2020)
Postponed due to COVID
Originally to have been presented by Boston’s New England Conservatory at the Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theater, Flying Forward will be a 50 minute documentary premiere screening followed by an innovative and interactive 30 minute dance premiere performance of Jennifer Higdon’s Violin Concerto with soloist Ilana Zaks, the Kairos Dance Theater, an all female-identifying orchestra comprising of Boston based college musicians and live digital art. This will be followed by a 15 minute intermission. Following the production, there will be a 15 minute Q and A period with the entire team.
The Film: The 50 minute film documentary focuses on the empowerment of women in the classical music, electronic production, film and dance industry giving women around Boston a chance to display their impeccable talents. The film is about the “making of” the final performance with perspectives on gender disparity and career wisdom from the team and from interviewees.
