The Bach Project
A Remarkable Collaboration

The Entertainment Gathering (EG'07) was the catalyst for a collaboration between Michael Lawrence Films and Zenph®. Studios. Michael Lawrence and Dr. John Q. Walker were both EG'07 presenters, and they developed a strong friendship that resulted in Zenph hosting venues for several segments for Michael's new film The Bach Project.

This documentary film explores how Bach's music influences lives in the 21st century. The Bach Project is now in post-production, and Michael is posting his initial edits in 4-minute segments on YouTube.

Zenph is proud to collaborate in this important endeavor. The filming in Raleigh was reported extensively (in the midst of rehearsals for the Art Tatum show in New York).

The following segments were filmed at Zenph Studios facilities

Glenn Gould and Zenph Studios
Computer game designer Sid Meier discusses the Zenph re-performance®. of Glenn Gould's 1955 Goldberg Variations with Drs. Anatoly Larkin and John Q. Walker. Master technician Marc Wienert is interviewed in the midst of voicing the Yamaha Disklavier Pro concert grand at Zenph Studios. Web site for this film segment

Sid Meier
Computer game innovator Sid Meier introduces his software program CPU Bach, discussing it with Drs. Anatoly Larkin and John Q. Walker. Web site for this film segment

Michael Hawley
Mike Hawley hosts the annual Entertainment Gathering (EG) conference. He has been a researcher at the MIT Media Lab. He is also a gifted pianist -- a winner of the 2002 Van Cliburn piano competition in the amateur division. Here he discusses Bach and his music, and plays the Organ Fugue BWV 577 on a Steinway concert grand at Zenph Studios. Web site for this film segment

John Bayless
Acclaimed piano improvisor John Bayless discusses Bach's improvisation techniques and plays some his famous Beatles' improvs on a Steinway concert grand at Zenph Studios. Web site for this film segment

John Bayless and Dr. Anatoly Larkin on two pianos
Improvisor John Bayless and Dr. Anatoly Larkin discuss the art of improvisation and perform in a dual-piano improvisation at Zenph Studios. Web site for this film segment

Ward Swingle and The Swingle Singers
Conductor and arranger Ward Swingle and The Swingle Singers perform at Zenph Studios. Ward even mentions the Goldberg Variations (note the Gould album jacket in the background). Web site for this film segment

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