Two Études (2019) is the third in a trilogy of film portraits. Each filmed performance uses both the notational and indeterminate elements of the score as a vehicle through which to explore aspects of film structure and form.
Two Études is a film in two corresponding halves. In the first, Mieko Kanno performs Étude no. 32 from John Cage’s larger score Freeman Études (1997- 1980/1989-1990) while the second attempts to find equivalences through 16mm film and sound.
Credits:
Performer: Mieko Kanno
Sound: Mark Vernon
Camera: Jim Burns, Julie Berquier, Wendy Kirkup
Consultation and special thanks: James Pritchett
Screenings:
2019
Mewantemooseicday, a day-long celebration of John Cage and Merce Cunningham developed in collaboration with the University of Glasgow, The Glasgow School of Art, and Dance Studio Scotland at Clyde College. Producer Victoria Miguel
Wendy Kirkup 