FISSION-FUSION WHALE (2018)

EPIC TOPIAS SONIC UNIVERSE

Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre

JUSTINE ANDERSON + PETER NEVILLE + STRANGE JAMES + ASTRID BOLCSKEY-HULLICK + JONATHAN DUCKWORTH

SCI-FI CONTEMPORARY OPERA + ELECTRONICS

The Fission-Fusion Whale maps out a 21st-century fairy tale: three face-painted god-like interstellar explorers find one of their number swallowed within a galactic whale – or black hole.

The work pivots on the vocal performances of Justine Anderson in the role of CAPTAIN and Strange James as PILOT, supported by the supernova-sonic terrains of renowned percussionist Peter Neville – ENGINEER. Child performer, Astrid Bolcskey-Hullick, plays the role of CHILD, who transforms the minds of the explorers.

The production blends cutting-edge surround sound synthesiser technologies, percussion, prepared piano and vocals, set in a visually arresting screen-dominated stage environment. An added audiovisual dimension informs the project through the Duckworth Hullick Duo’s implementation of Jonathan Duckworth’s Resonance Table – a touchscreen audiovisual instrument. This is 21st century culture as the ultimate feast for the senses.

Duration: 60 mins