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Event Series Event Series: River

Australian Chamber Orchestra: River

4 February @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm AEDT

Described by Limelight as a “spellbinding marriage of music and image”, this cinematic odyssey along the world’s rivers combines the music of Bach, Ravel, William Barton and Piers Burbrook de Vere with that of Jonny Greenwood and Radiohead, as well as Artistic Director Richard Tognetti himself. The visuals by BAFTA-nominated director Jennifer Peedom follow these majestic yet fragile waterways as they flow in time to ACO’s live musical accompaniment – their natural beauty captured along with the human intervention that puts them and our civilisation at risk. Satu Vänskä adds her own vocal stylings while Willem Dafoe narrates.

Limelight Editor’s Choice


For millions of years, rivers shaped landscapes and sustained communities. In flow, flood and drought, rivers gave life and carried it away. In two short centuries, humans have begun to re-shape rivers. We build dams upstream to sustain our cities. We alter flood plains and vary flows. Downstream, the changes can be catastrophic.

ACO Artistic Director Richard Tognetti and Director Jennifer Peedom follow their acclaimed Mountain with this cinematic exploration of the waterways that have shaped our world. On screen, the rivers flow in rhythm and harmony with music from outstanding composers. The result is an awe-inspiring combination of timeless music, captivating cinematography, and distinctive narration from award-winning actor Willem Dafoe.

The score features iconic works by composers including Bach and Ravel, music by Jonny Greenwood and Radiohead, and new original music by Richard Tognetti and peerless Indigenous composer William Barton.

Details

Date:
4 February
Time:
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm AEDT
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Venue

Arts Centre Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC 3004 Australia + Google Map
Phone:
1300 182 183
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Organiser

Australian Chamber Orchestra
Phone:
1800 444 444
Email:
aco@aco.com.au
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