Music and the Cinema

Name: Music and the Cinema — Aronson Cello Festival (ACF)
Start: 2022-06-12T13:30:00-0700
End: 2022-06-12T14:45:00-0700
Location: The Cleveland Institute of Music, Mixon Hall

Sunday, June 12, 2022
1:30 PM 2:45 PM 13:30 14:45

The Cleveland Institute of Music, Mixon Hall 1615 Hazel Drive Cleveland, OH, 44106 United States (map)

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Ben Hong is the Associate Principal Cellist for The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also a Board Member for The Aronson Cello Festival (ACF). Ben served as a consultant on the DreamWorks feature film “The Soloist” (2009) starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. Ben taught Mr. Foxx how to play the cello.

*Michael G. Nathanson is a senior executive with over three decades of experience in the film business. Mr. Nathanson has served as either Chairman or President of four major motion picture companies including MGM Pictures, Columbia Pictures and New Regency. He is also a successful film producer with acclaimed credits including the Academy Award winning LA CONFIDENTIAL and A TIME TO KILL.

John Cerilli served as Vice President of Unscripted/Content & Programming for Marvel Entertainment. He transformed Marvel Digital from a single site into a premier global network of multimedia entertainment, critically acclaimed apps and industry-defining social media engagement. He has produced prime time specials “Marvel 75 Years: From Pulp to Pop!” and other specials for ABC Network and Marvel’s collaboration with ESPN Films. John has served in key executive roles respectively for WWE.Com and Playboy.

Nico Abondolo is an internationally recognized as a leading double bass soloist and chamber musician. He made his debut at the age of 14 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and in 1983 became the first double bassist ever to win first place in the International Competition for Musical Performers in Geneva, Switzerland. He works closely with Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and has multiple credits on major motion picture films.

Moderated by Ty Kim, winner of six Los Angeles area Emmys. Mr. Kim has feature films, feature documentaries and scripted television programs in various stages of development. Ty’s documentary about the cellist Lynn Harrell included extensive interviews with multiple Oscar-winning Composers John Williams and André Previn in his last interview. Ty works closely with Michael G. Nathanson.

One of the most prolific ways for audiences to hear music is watching movies. In fact, some of our greatest modern era composers have straddled both classical music and film. We’ll explore this subject with some amazing creative minds.

*invited