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Selena Frye writes about MMAC NOW and the #MMAC14 concert that took place on December 6, 2014 at the Tim Faulkner Gallery. Check out her article here and watch Music Makes a City Now: Ep. 6 All Together Now, which features this landmark live event.
All Together Now premieres on YouTube!
Teddy Abrams and a unique mix of Louisville musicians come together to create #MMAC14, a landmark community concert at Tim Faulkner Gallery. Feat. Bonnie Prince Billy, Tiny Elephant, Kyle James Hauser, 1200, A Lion Named Roar, and the University Chamber Orchestra.
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#TEDDYTalks about the Sounds of a City
Every place has a unique soundscape, including cities. Watch this new extra to find out Teddy Abrams' take on the sound of Louisville.
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#TEDDYTalks about Biking in Louisville
Check out this new extra to see conductor Teddy Abrams answering a question from a fan. Yes, he does like to ride his bicycle everywhere, everyday, even in winter.
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#TEDDYTalks about Conductor Hair
Conductor hair—it’s a thing. Watch this extra to see conductor Teddy Abrams' take on this cultural phenom.
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Music Makes A City Now: Ep. 5 Big Fiddle premieres on YouTube!
How to Smell a Rose, a film by Gina Leibrecht and Les Blank, screens at the 2014 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA)
How to Smell a Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock in Normandy
Les Blank, Gina Leibrecht, 2014
USA/France | Format: HDCAM | 64 minutes
Les Blank Films
IDFA runs November 22nd through November 29th
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Music Makes A City Now: Ep. 4 Carmina Burana in Louisville premieres on YouTube!
Films of Jerome Hiler Screen at PFA →
In the Stone House
Filmed from 1967-70, Edited in 2012, 35 mins @ 18fps, Silent, Color/B&W, 16mm
New Shores
Filmed from 1970-90, Edited in 2012, 35 mins @ 18fps, Silent , Color/B&W, 16mm
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How to Smell a Rose, a film by Gina Leibrecht and Les Blank, screens at the 2014 New York Film Festival →
How to Smell a Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock in Normandy
Les Blank, Gina Leibrecht, 2014
USA/France | Format: HDCAM | 64 minutes
Les Blank Films
Q&A with co-director Gina Leibrecht
Music Makes A City Now: Ep. 3 Teddy Meets the Town premieres on YouTube! →
Music Director Teddy Abrams plays music around Louisville to spread the word about the orchestra and why he loves to improvise in different musical styles. From the city's open streets event CycLOUvia to the home of the Kentucky Derby (Churchill Downs), Teddy meets the citizens of Louisville. Find more information here!
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Music Makes A City Now: Ep. 2 Opening Night premieres on YouTube! →
The intensity builds as Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestra rehearse and perform their Opening Night concert. Find more information here!
Music Makes A City Now: Ep. 1 Moving to Louisville premieres on YouTube! →
How to Smell a Rose, a film by Gina Leibrecht and Les Blank, has its North American premiere at the 2014 Telluride Film Festival →
How to Smell a Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock in Normandy
Les Blank, Gina Leibrecht, 2014
USA/France | Format: HDCAM | 64 minutes
Les Blank Films
Film will run August 29th through September 1st