7 Great Inventions of the Modern Industrial Age
Music of Sally Greenaway
Embark upon a provoking and entertaining journey through 7 innovations that continue to shape humanity, the way we behave and the way we think.
Humanity has always sought to extend the boundaries of knowledge through innovation and discovery.
Yet, just over a hundred years ago there was no space travel, bionic ear, cinema, telephone network...
Or atomic bomb.
The innovation of the 20th century created opportunities and choices like never before.
And it changed us.
New music, old objects, an actor/actress and a chamber sextet combine in a dramatic work inspired by 20th century inventions that changed our lives forever.
Driven by celebrated Australian composer Sally Greenaway, featuring new music champions Syzygy Ensemble, a delightful and whimsical script by Paul Bissett and Catherine Prosser brought to life through a local actor (cast for each show).
Accompanied by stunning set and lighting design with over 100 historic 20th C. items long forgotten or since taken for granted.
7 Great Inventions of the Modern Industrial Age
1. Invention-Reinvention
2. Telecommunications
3a. Prelude to Convenience
3b. The Age of Convenience
4. The Mechanical Brain
5a. And So Begins Massed World Warfare
5b. Postlude: Hymn to Freedom
6. The Miracles of Modern Medicine
7. The Advent of Cinema
8. Finale: The 7 Great Inventions.
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Versions of this work appear in these recordings
The 7 Great Inventions of the Modern Industrial Age
Move Records
Released 2018
Performed by Syzygy Ensemble
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