The Passion of Joan of Arc. This critically acclaimed 1928 silent film by Carl Dreyer with a new 2018 restoration is brought to life with a haunting new score, which re-imagines this classic with a modern urgency. Combining electronic music with string quartet, early music chant by four voice choir, composer George Sarah has crafted an unforgettable visual and auditory experience.
After being commissioned by Los Angeles Grand Performances in 2010 to compose and perform a live score for "The Passion of Joan of Arc," George Sarah is in the process of booking live performances of this film score throughout North America and Europe. Ideal for Classic Film theaters and performing arts centers, this performance is also appropriate for outdoor community-sponsored performances. If you are interested in booking a performance please send a message through CONTACT page.
Tech and stage plot.
Full stereo sound system for music performance with sound engineer and projector to be provided by the venue.
3 Stage monitors total. 1 shared between 4 for singers. 1 shared between 4 strings and 1 Keyboardist/.
9 musicians on stage seated.
Musicians: 4 Vocalist, 4 String players (String Quartet), 1 Keyboardist/Conductor.
9 chairs (no-armrest)
9 music stands with stand lights
4 vocal mics and mic stands for each singer
4 mics and mic stands for strings
2 D.I. Boxes or XLR cables for laptop.
1 small table for interface and laptop.
1 keyboard stand.
1 keyboard with midi capability.
The 4 singers will be on stage right and the string quartet and myself will be on stage left.
For the film:
Working projector to screen film.
Artist shall retain 100% of merchandise CD sales.
Saturday Sept 2, 2023 San Diego, CA
I will be performing along with string quartet, early music choir performing live to my score of the 1928 classic The Passion of Joan of Arc silent film at ENVZN23: Urban Art Takeover. We will transform Commercial St. corridor with multi-sensory art installations by creatives from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border with visual and performing art installations art installations, live dance, puppetry, and theatre.
