Sydney Festival Presents: Masters of Modern Sound

An after-dark experience in art, space and sound unlike anything you’ve seen or heard before.

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Journey through Art Gallery of NSW and experience Masters of modern art from the Hermitage after dark. Encounter leading Australian and international composers and musicians, and experience art like never before in an after dark sonic sensation.

Experience commissioned sound design from long time David Lynch collaborator, Dean Hurley (Twin Peaks: The Return). Encounter the ambient music of William Basinski & Lawrence English with an Australian-exclusive live performance of Selva Oscura.

Witness original movement and interventions created by Force Majeure’s Danielle Micich. Discover the experimental electronic music of Italian minimalist Caterina Barbieri and Western Sydney maximalist Del Lumanta. Pause amid art and absorb the meditative sounds of Chris Abrahams (the Necks).

Step into the blockbuster exhibition Masters of modern art from the Hermitage for a live performance of newly commissioned work by Corin Ileto, Becky Sui Zhen and Casey Hartnett, inspired by Kandinsky, Picasso and Matisse.

Running Time: 4 hours

Presented at the Art Gallery of NSW with Force Majeure.
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