Past Event

Silent Symphony

United Visual Artists

Thurs 22 Aug | 7pm - 10pm
Fri 23 Aug — Sat 24 Aug | 12pm - 10pm
Sun 25 Aug | 12pm - 8pm

Melbourne Town Hall - Main Hall

Ancient philosophers believed the universe produced an inaudible kind of music: musica universalis. Hypnotic, trancelike and somewhat menacing, Silent Symphony embodies a sonic and visual interpretation of these celestial patterns.

Seven kinetic sculptures cast rotating planes of light and sound throughout a darkened room, oscillating between order and chaos. Drawing from the movements and correlations of astral objects, these invisible energetic forces are translated into a dynamic performance that explores their effect on our sense of harmony.

A constantly evolving work that never repeats, observe this durational piece while seated within its circular formation. Pass through or stay for as long or as little time as needed.

Created in collaboration with composer Ben Frost.

Runs consecutively for 15 mins. Final show commences 9:30pm (Thu/Fri/Sat) and 7:30pm (Sun).

For the first hour on Sun 25 Aug, Silent Symphony will be reconfigured with sound levels and lighting to suit a low sensory session.

Free

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Accessibility

For this event, audiences can understand and engage with the event without a comprehensive understanding of the English language

For this event, audiences can understand and engage with the event without a comprehensive understanding of the English language
The event is partially subtitled or includes dialogue, background music and or sounds.

The event is partially subtitled or includes dialogue, background music and or sounds.
This event has both sound and visual components, but sight isn’t essential to engage properly with the work.

This event has both sound and visual components, but sight isn’t essential to engage properly with the work.

Venue info and accessibility

Location:
Melbourne Town Hall - Main Hall
90/130 Swanston Street, Melbourne, 3000
Public Transport:
By train: The closest train station is Flinders Street Station.

By tram: The closest tram routes are 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72.

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Enter the venue via the copper doors on the left hand side of Melbourne Town Hall.

Enter the venue via the copper doors on the left hand side of Melbourne Town Hall.
Balcony - Seat 40x40cm Back 50cm with arm rests

Balcony - Seat 40x40cm Back 50cm with arm rests
For the first hour on Sun 25 Aug, Silent Symphony will be reconfigured with sound levels and lighting to suit a low sensory session

For the first hour on Sun 25 Aug, Silent Symphony will be reconfigured with sound levels and lighting to suit a low sensory session