Once again, Sydney's rocking to the vibe of its very own festival. Festival First Night saw hundreds of thousands of Sydneysiders and travelers reclaim the streets to witness the wonders of Gurrumul, Manu Chao and the omnipresent sideshow acts.
What started from humble beginnings in the 1980s as an attempt to bring people into the city center in summer has now become the arts heartbeat of the harbor city.
The festival has now embraced western Sydney's cultural rennaissance and includes the other downtown, Parramatta.
With the festival now in full swing, it’s time to soak up the summer culture.
Some events are freebies -- others can be booked through the venue or online at www.sydneyfestival.org.au, or 1300 668 812.
Looking at sound in 'Assembly'
What does sound look like?
Gideon Obarzanek -- founder of local dance company “Chunky Move” -- attempts to answer this question in his peak audio-visual experience, housed within the sublime acoustics of the City Recital Hall.
Eight dancers and 54 singers are dynamically choreographed.
With no sound track or orchestra, it is the cast that provides the score: stamping, yelling, breathing, singing and chanting.
Obarzanek depicts the freedom and isolation of individuality while evoking the nature of crowd mentality and communal endeavor.
Obrazanek was described at the Melbourne Festival as “a mesmerizing mix of order and chaos,” and this multi-disciplinary piece at the Sydney Festival will be Obarzanek’s final work.
"Assembly" by Chunky Move Dance Company with Opera Victoria and Sydney Philharmonic Choir, City Recital Hall, 2-12 Angel Place, City, +61 (0)2 8256 2222, until January 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturday January 14 also at 2 p.m., tickets $80-$89, www.cityrecitalhall.com
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