'The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness' is the tenth book in Matt Ottley's 'Sound of Picture Books (TM)' initiative, an innovative series of performances where audiences experience literature, art and music linked in a truly original sensory experience. Matt composes music for the picture books he has created. This particular work is scored for large orchestra, 40 voice choir and solo tenor. This trailer is an excerpt from the 50-minute film created by Matt Ottley.

'The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness' is written and illustrated by award winning author Matt Ottley. The film of the work was shortlisted in the BolognaRagazzi CrossMedia Awards and received a 'Special Mention'.

"‘A monumental project . . . a towering work for adults and children; a luminous, intense and ultimately beautiful journey through the stages of psychosis, and out the other side.’
Susan Chenery - The Guardian

Music composition, words, images and video production by Matt Ottley, with guest composition by Alf Demasi. Music performed by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, the Czech Philharmonic Choir of Brno and solo tenor Ben Reynolds. Narration by Tina Wilson. Book and score published by One Tentacle Publishing.

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