Phantasmagoria 2: War of the Romantics 6/30 - 7/4/22
“To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time.” - Leonard Bernstein
Creating art means something different to everyone.
Location and Preparations
Our performance this year took place on a gorgeous farm in rural NY. After selecting our performance area on the property, we built and raised a 12 ft tent, and then set up our stage and recording equipment for painting. Little did we know we weren’t just preparing for a show, but for battle.
The Chairman Dances
Music by: John Adams
Length: 12:25
Artistic Director: Aaron Freeman
Performers: Aaron Freeman, Jacob Kravetz, Nick Rios, Tom Samuelson, Jamie Rosten, Kieran Brennan
Size: 60” x 84”
Description:
Short Ride In A Fast Machine
Music by: John Adams
Length: 4:11
Artistic Director: Michael Marchinetti
Performers: Michael Marchinetti, Jacob Kravetz, Nick Rios, Aaron Freeman, Jamie Rosten, Tom Samuelson, Kieran Brennan
Size: 60” x 84”
Description: Fully embracing the performance aspect of the art piece, the physical copy of the painting was destroyed by request of Michael.
The Storm
Performers: Jacob Kravetz, Nick Rios, Aaron Freeman, Tom Samuelson, Kieran Brennan
Size: 84” x 120”
Description: No acrylic painting has ever been created outdoors under more extreme conditions.
Moonlight Sonata
Music by: Beethoven
Length: 15:00
Artistic Director: Nick Rios
Performers: Nick Rios, Jacob Kravetz, Aaron Freeman
Size: 84” x 120”
Description: A tour-de-force from artistic conception to executed performance.
Take 5
Music by: Dave Brubeck Quartet
Length: 5:24
Artistic Director: Jacob Kravetz
Performers: Jacob Kravetz (Saxophone) Nick Rios (Bass), Aaron Freeman (Drums), Michael Marchinetti (Piano)
Size: 84” x 96”
Description:
