Topology

This contemporary quintet consists of Christa Powell (violin), Bernard Hoey (viola), Kylie Davidson (piano), Robert Davidson (bass), and John Babbage (saxophone). In their work they try to open up new areas in music. They collaborate with artists from various fields, starting from comedy, pop, jazz, world music, chamber music, film, to experimental art. Their music grapples with diverse themes and layers of ideas, including politics, philosophy, and issues in modern life, and their pieces are all created without losing a sense of humor and the musicians’ expertise. Since it was formed in 1997, Topology has gained a devoted public following and regularly appears in riveting performances in Brisbane and other parts of Australia. In 2003, they completed their first international tour, with a successful concert in Canada.

After that, Topology also worked with many other international composers, including Tim Brady (Canada), Andrew Poppy, Michael Nyman, Jeremy Peyton Jones (England), William Duckworth, Terry Riley, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Carl Stone, Paul Dresher (United States), besides composers from Australia.

Recently when they were artists-in-residence at Brisbane Powerhouse, Topology appeared with Kate Miller-Heidke, The Kransky Sisters, the percussion duo Karak and TaikOz.

Topology has also performed in a number of festivals, including the Olympics Arts Festival, and the Sydney Spring Festival (where they were named Best Ensemble).

Topology has produced seven albums, among them Topology, Scat, and Big Decisions. Last July 11, in collaboration with Misinterprotato, this jazz quintet launched an album titled Healthy.

In Festival Salihara 2010 Topology will present two different programs. Lucid Dreaming, in day one, that mixes international composers works with Topology’s own music; and Corridors of Power in the second day, that focuses on recorded speech and video accompanied by music that emphasises the musical quality of the speech.

Photo: Eleni Toumpas

Lucid Dreaming Sunday, October 03, 2010 | 08:00 PM
Corridors of Power Monday, October 04, 2010 | 08:00 PM
Tickets Rp 50.000,- | Students Rp 25.000,-