UnDying Sounds: Reinventing Komeda
An immersive experience at the crossroads of film, AI-driven visual art, and jazz and electronic music, celebrating composer Krzysztof Komeda.
This innovative audio-visual project celebrates the enduring legacy of a pioneer of Polish jazz and one of the most influential composers in European cinema, bringing his visionary music to life through a modern lens.
At the heart of the project are iconic scenes from films scored by Komeda, masterfully re-envisioned by Kajetan Szostok, an award-winning visual artist known for his storytelling through AI-enhanced imagery. These cinematic moments are transformed into striking visual narratives, creating a rich tapestry of past and present.
The musical dimension is equally compelling: masterminded by Blanka Barbara, Komeda’s timeless jazz compositions are reinvented, merging his evocative melodies with the dynamic energy of contemporary electronic and acoustic music.
A diverse ensemble of musicians drives this reinvention: electronic artists Late Arrivals join forces with renowned jazz singer Alice Zawadzki and an exquisite trio featuring Emma Rawicz on saxophone, Jonny Mansfield on vibraphone, and Freddie Jensen on double bass.
Together, they craft an electrifying dialogue between the experimental edge of electronic soundscapes and the improvisatory essence of jazz.
This event is part of the 23rd Kinoteka Polish Film Festival and is organised with the support of the Polish Cultural Institute in London.
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This event is held at the Purcell Room Southbank Centre
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