The Philharmonic's performance of Shostakovich's 10th Symphony, paired with Kentridge's animated film, creates a haunting atmosphere reflecting both nostalgia and political tension of the Soviet era.
In animated collages of sinister whimsy, Kentridge presents this dance of art and politics as an unrequited love story in which a political ideology devours its proponents.
The projectionist designs the film to react to the performances, but Kentridge’s animations often ignore the music, creating a dissonance that augments the overall experience.
Keri-Lynn Wilson’s conducting of Shostakovich’s 10th Symphony was highlighted by contained energy, especially in the poignant bassoon solos that revealed deep emotional undercurrents.
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