INTO THE GAMBA-VERSE

In 2024, Lumedia Musicworks and Bruce Wood Dance Dallas joined forces to create "Into the Gamba-Verse", a visually captivating short film that merges the timeless resonance of early music with the dynamic artistry of modern dance. Filmed at Dallas Texas's RX video wall studio, the film features choreography by Bruce Wood Dance’s Artistic Director, Joy Bollinger, set to Marin Marais’ "Chaconne en Rondeau". Marin Marais (1656–1728), a French composer and viola da gamba virtuoso, was renowned for his contributions to Baroque music. His Chaconne en Rondeau, an 18th-century composition for bass viola da gamba and continuo, embodies the elegance and energy of dance-inspired works from his era. Through its innovative collaboration and cutting-edge production, "Into the Gamba-Verse" reimagines classical music’s relevance, offering audiences a bold and engaging exploration of Baroque music in a contemporary artistic context.