Peter Silberman released the first installment in a six-part performance film titled Impermanence at the Glass House, which follows the progression of his solo debut, “Impermanence” beginning with album opener “Karuna.” The “Karuna” segment, directed by Derrick Belcham and filmed in the Glass House, does credit to both Silberman’s vision and its performance space. Filmed in one sweeping shot, the video traces the curves, corners and walls of the house built by architect Philip Johnson, forcing the audience to reconstruct the house in their own minds. On display, as well, are two dancers, Rebecca Margolick and Stephanie Crousillat, whose motion interplays with the shadows. Belcham, in a statement, gave some insight into his artistic vision:
It is rare to find a project in which each element is a person, practice and aesthetic that I love completely. The sound of Peter’s performance reflecting off the surfaces and enclosures, Rebecca and Stephanie’s spatial relationship with the architecture of the Glass House, the visual reflection of the House itself, the exchange of words and chords with the bodies of the dancers augmented by Natasha Takemoto and Joy Wolcott’s perfectly-toned garments created a beautiful world to explore with the camera. These dynamic partnerships allowed for theater-level exploration as the events were captured in a single take and single shot.
Peter Silberman’s measured performance is perfectly housed here the microtonal nuances of his wavering falsetto were given an ideal space in which to expand.
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