The BQE (2007)

11/01/2007 (US) • Music • 45m

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Overview

The BQE is a mixed-media artistic exploration of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway of New York City by Sufjan Stevens. A cinematic suite inspired by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Hula-Hoop, and commissioned by Brooklyn Academy of Music, it was originally performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House in celebration of the 25th anniversary Next Wave Festival in October of 2007.

The BQE (2007)

11/01/2007 (US) • 45m

Music

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Overview

The BQE is a mixed-media artistic exploration of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway of New York City by Sufjan Stevens. A cinematic suite inspired by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Hula-Hoop, and commissioned by Brooklyn Academy of Music, it was originally performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House in celebration of the 25th anniversary Next Wave Festival in October of 2007.

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Status

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Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

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brooklyn, new york city

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hula hoop

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