Gauguin (A Synthetic Life)

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Event Gauguin (A Synthetic Life)
Venue Fairfax Studio, Melbourne, VIC
Umbrella Event Melbourne Festival 2000
First Date 21 October 2000
Opening Date 21 October 2000
Last Date 28 October 2000
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Based on the life and artistic struggle of French artist Paul Gauguin.
Celebrated from Caracas to Covent Garden, Melbourne's Chamber Made returns to push the performance envelope in this unique portrait of an artist. Gauguin brings together stunning digital media and visual theatre effects, brilliant modern music and bucket loads of fresh paint to create sights and sounds that will both ravish and delight audiences.
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Multimedia
Subjects Painting
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Michael Smetanin Composer
Trina Parker Designer
Douglas Horton Director
Mathew Davis Graphic Designer Digital animation
Alison Croggon Librettist
David Murray Lighting Designer
Roland Peelman Musical Director
Lyndon Terracini Performer
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web ChamberMade website
Brochure Melbourne Festival 2000 guide
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 76425