Photo: Paul DunnAbout
Chamber Made Opera and Rawcus extend boundaries in all the work they do.
Another Lament, directed by Kate Sulan. Originally presented in a private living room, this beautiful improvisation on Henry Purcell’s music was then presented at the Beckett Theatre.
Purcell, the 17th century English composer, died at the tender age of 35 (or 36 depending on who you ask). Mystery surrounds his death: some believe he died of exposure after returning from the theatre one night only to find that he’d been locked out by his wife. Others think is was tuberculosis, or something more sinister.
Another Lament investigated the tragedy of Purcell’s music and his untimely demise. Performers from Rawcus were joined by a solo instrument: Danish bass player and chanteuse Ida Duelund Hansen.
Collaborators
Kate Sulan, Director
Ida Duelund Hansen, Composition & Musical Performance
Jethro Woodward, Sound Design
Richard Vabre, Lighting Design
Emily Barrie, Set & Costume Design
Clem Baade, Performer - Rawcus Ensemble Member
Rachel Edward, Performer - Rawcus Ensemble Member
Nilgun Guven, Performer - Rawcus Ensemble Member
Presentation History
2012 Melbourne Season - The Malthouse Theatre [6 - 10 June]
2010 World Premiere Season - a private living room in Armadale [17 December]
Reviews
'Another Lament is beautiful and beguiling theatre, buoyed by the rigorous conception and concentrated presence that distinguishes Rawcus’ work.'
'THERE’S a brilliantly impish wit bubbling under the surface of this remarkable little opus that is neither ostentatious nor self-conscious.'
'Hansen accompanies herself skilfully and inventively on double bass, making the instrument a major part of her slow-burning, sometimes tortured meditation on love…a remarkable show…'
'…immaculately choreographed tableaux vivants…'
Partners
Commissioned by: Andrew Arnott, Michael Bink, Elly Bloom, Janet Bolitho, Oliver Clifton, Inge Duelund, Sally Dwyer, Helen Gifford, Cathy Horsley, Brenda Jewell, Mike Josephson, Rosemary Joy, Eva Layton, Rod Macneil, Elena del Mercato, Ralph Moran, Inge Neilson, Marion Potts, Matthias Schack-Arnott, and Freya Schack-Arnott
