Mahakala Oratorio is a collaboration with composer Leila Adu. The oratorio was commissioned and performed online during the pandemic by Nashville, TN contemporary chamber music ensemble chatterbird. I made the visuals for the performance.
CREDITS
Composed by Leila Adu
Visuals by Aaron Sherwood
Commissioned and performed by chatterbird: Celine Thackston, Artistic Director; Jesse Strauss, Assistant Artistic Director
MUSICIANS
Joe Lee, Conductor;
Rebekah Alexander, Soprano;
Leila Adu, Vocals;
Ryan Cockman, Violin;
Annaliese Kowert, Violin;
Clare Yang, Viola;
Joshua Dent, Cello;
Benjamin Jones, Double Bass;
Celine Thackston, Flute;
Mark Cramer, Clarinet;
Maya Stone, Bassoon;
Jennifer Kummer, French Horn;
Matt Jefferson, Trombone;
Timbre Cierpke, Harp;
Jesse Strauss, Percussion
AUDIO
Recording Engineer, Mixing, and Mastering: Kevin Edlin;
Asst. Recording Engineer: Aaron Dethrage;
Producer: Jesse Strauss;
Audio Recorded at Eastside Manor, Nashville, TN;
Leila Adu Vocals:
Recording Engineer: Erik Bell;
Assistant Engineer: Kevin Kopczynski
FILM
Videographer & Editor: Lauren Balthrop;
Additional Camera Operator: James Paul Mitchell;
Dance/Choreography: Kiori Kawai
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Erich Barganier;
Trinity Community Commons
SPONSORS
Metro Arts, Nashville;
Tennessee Arts Commission;
New Music USA;
MediaTHE Foundation;
Puffin Foundation West, Ltd.