1001 Nights

Producer: Inventi Creative
Writer: Inventi Ensemble
Directed By: Inventi Ensemble

Hear the tales of 1001 Nights woven through Rimsky-Korsakov's epic work Scheherazade!

Synopsis

Hear the tales of 1001 Nights woven through Rimsky-Korsakov\’s epic work Scheherazade. In true Inventi style, this is a reimagined, mesmerising version of the orchestral classic arranged by Glynn Davies for five players. Also featuring well known works by acclaimed Australian composer, Caerwen Martin – it has something for everyone and is not to be missed!

Melbourne based Inventi Ensemble have established themselves as one of the most prolific chamber ensembles and a leading force in Australian chamber music.

Renowned for their impressive arrangements of large scale works for smaller ensembles, this concert features virtuosic performers and dazzling music and storytelling- it definitely is classical music at its finest.

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Technical Information

Touring Party: 6
Bump-in Time: 1 hour hrs
Bump-out Time: 30 minutes hrs
Interval: No

Lighting

  • To be discussed, but simple execution

Audio

  • N/A Acoustic in most spaces

Staging

  • A small semi circle of players with music stands

Audience & Marketing Notes

Join Inventi on an adventure through the tales of 1001 Nights as told through the stories and the music of Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov.

Also featuring an Australian piece \’Women of the Earth\’ written by Melbourne composer Caerwen Martin especially for Inventi Ensemble. Featuring inventi\’s signature quintet of flute, oboe, violin, viola and cello this is a concert not to be missed.

Selling Points

  • Community Engagement Opportunities
  • High Quality Performances
  • Accessible Classical Music

Community Engagement

  • Family Shows
  • Aged Care performances
  • Private Lessons
  • Masterclasses

Details

Genre

Audience

Venue Format

All Venue Formats

Duration

60 Minutes

Available Until (from - to)

01/01/2024

31/12/2024

Budget & Fees

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In Development - work which will be produced and premiered in time for touring during 2022/2023. Please contact the Producer directly for Budgets and Fees.

Remount: $0

Weekly Sell Off: $0

Per Performance: $3000-5000

Royalties: 0%
Apra Obligations: N/A

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