Chrysalis Projects continues its successful Chrysalis 4101 program with a radical urban partnerships with OQ, Caravanserai Restaurant, and Micah Projects that places opera in an urban environment and supports the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism against Gender- based violence.
“Chrysalis4101’s second stage sees an operatic performance, a sublime art form made publicly accessible and transforming place while opening up critical conversations,” explains Bec Mac of Chrysalis Projects.
Following the stunning success of stage 1 of Chrysalis4101, which saw over $60,000 pledged by supporters to fund a significant mural by artist Vernon Ah Kee on the Avid Reader building, Boundary Street, West End, the team from Chrysalis are next combining an establishment artform, opera, with the urban concept of “place” and at the same time, addressing a key social issue: violence against women.
For three exclusive performances only in August, Opera Queensland, in collaboration with Chrysalis Projects, presents Songs of Love and War: a collection of powerful songs by one of opera’s earliest composers, Claudio Monteverdi. In this hour-long concert audiences will encounter music that conjures the fierce passion that deep love has to offer, both ferocious and sublime. \\
Opera Queensland’s Sofia Troncoso, Amber Evans, Jessica Low, Nick Kirkup and Timothy Newton will perform a night of music with Dane Lam as they explore Monteverdi’s stirring compositions in the intimate surrounds of West End’s Caravanserai. Chrysalis is all about more artistic public places and has worked in the opportunity for a unique public opera in one of West End’s most loved parks. The Caravanserai ticket purchase helps to fund a free accessible performance which will be the official launch of the event.
This public performance is currently scheduled (restrictions pending) will take part on Saturday 21 August at iconic Bunyapa Park.
