Cartoons d’Ub Iwerks en musique

‘Ub Iwerks: A Cine-Concert’ is a live performance bringing cinema and music together, centred on the silent animated shorts of Ub Iwerks - a pivotal yet often overlooked pioneer of animation.

The programme features a curated selection of films from the 1920s and 1930s, accompanied live by pianist Samvel Amirbekian. This cine-concert breathes new life into rare cinematic treasures, making them accessible to a wide audience through live music - an approach that closely aligns with Rencontres 7e Art’s mission of cultural transmission.

Audiences are invited on a joyful, immersive journey into the dawn of animation through the work of one of the great masters of American cartoons. On screen, silent shorts spring to life through exuberant characters, fluid transformations, inventive visual gags, and a frenetic pace!

The live score blends improvisation with original compositions. Drawing on the hallmarks of the silent era - ragtime, early jazz, and burlesque - the music leaves room for personal expression. The piano interacts closely with the images, accentuating every movement and gag, and becomes a character in its own right.

Don’t miss this high-energy “piano-cinema” experience featuring ten animated shorts. Vibrant, funny, and endlessly imaginative, it’s the perfect outing for families and anyone who loves the magic of cartoons paired with live music!