Details

A mesmerizing spectacle for ears and eyes.

Australian percussionist, composer, and sound artist Matthias Schack-Arnott collaborates with acclaimed French pianist Cédric Tiberghien on John Cage’s Sonatas and Interludes of 1948.

Known for his unique approach to sound, Schack-Arnott creates sculptural musical worlds that are beautifully lit and dramatically staged. In The Cage Project, he reimagines Cage’s iconic prepared piano work, augmenting it with a massive kinetic sound sculpture that floats above the piano, dancing in synchronicity with Tiberghien’s exquisite playing.

A pioneer in percussive development, Cage used the prepared piano to expand the instrument’s sonic possibilities. More than 70 years later, The Cage Project transforms it into a three-
dimensional sculptural world, with Tiberghien at its heart.

Premiered at the 2023 Adelaide and Perth Festivals, The Cage Project was described by Limelight as ‘engagingly playful, richly emotional and deeply meditative.’ Now, audiences in Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney can experience its magic.

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Artists

The Cage Project
Paul Kildea & Matthias Schack-Arnott original concept
Matthias Schack-Arnott sculptural design & musical treatment
Cédric Tiberghien pianist and musical treatment
Keith Tucker technical design and management, lighting design
Nick Roux system design and robotics
Michaela Coventry (Sage Arts) producer

Series

This production is part of the following series: