THE BREATH OF THE VOLCANO
2 years ago
GROUPE F (FRANCE)
Upper Field, Auckland Domain
WORLD PREMIERE - THREE NIGHTS ONLY
The world-renowned pyrotechnic performance
maestros, Groupe F, have created a brilliant new show especially
for Auckland and Auckland Arts Festival 2013 - The Breath of the
Volcano. For three magical nights from 7 - 9 March, the Auckland
Domain and Museum will be the backdrop for this spectacular world
premiere from the artists who create miracles with projection, fire
and light.
At Auckland Arts Festival 2007, Groupe F treated
the audience to an event of such glittery splendour and awesome
proportions that the show remains etched in many New Zealanders'
memories. Now, they return with a new production inspired by the
volcanic hills of the Auckland Isthmus and the wondrous Auckland
landscape. The Breath of the Volcano draws on symbols of the land,
sea and air, and explores the meeting of man and the natural
environment, in a performance that showcases light in all its
brilliant forms. Fire mastery, large scale projection, LED-lit
costumes and superlative fireworks will provide the whole family
with endless wonder and excitement.
Founded in 1990 by pyrotechnics visionary
Christophe Berthonneau, Groupe F is a collective of some of the
world's most masterful pyrotechnic artists, widely acknowledged for
their spectacular open-air performances at some of the world's
largest festivals, and their jaw-dropping pyrotechnic displays.
They have lit up the Eiffel Tower, the Stade de France for the
Football World Cup, the London Eye and the Palace of Versailles.
They've been a sparkling presence at momentous celebrations around
the globe, from the opening of the world's tallest tower, Burj
Khalifa in Dubai, to the Barcelona Olympics. The Company is
currently artist-in-residence at Avignon Festival.
The Company undertakes extensive research when
creating location and event-specific works like The Breath of the
Volcano. This Auckland Arts Festival world premiere showcases an
entirely original soundscape, composed and created by prolific
American electro-acoustic composer Scott Gibbons, from in-person
recordings at places like Rangitoto, Piha and the Auckland
Harbour.
The Breath of the Volcano is open to people of all
ages, and families with children are welcome. It is an outdoor
performance, so audiences are encouraged to arrive early, bring a
picnic rug to the Domain's Upper Field, and enjoy the pre-show
entertainment from 8pm. The story will be played out with
projections against the western side of the Auckland Museum, which
makes this large scale production an intimate experience.
Transport recommendations will be available closer
to the time on www.aaf.co.nz.
www.aaf.co.nz
What we create are small miracles in large
dimensions: mastering fire, walking on water, flying through the
air, assisting in the big bang. - Christophe Berthonneau,
Groupe F Artistic Director
Scott Gibbons' music... feels as if it is happening
inside your own head. - The Guardian
SEASON DETAILS
Show The Breath of the Volcano
Where Auckland Domain, Upper
Field
When Thursday 7 March - Saturday
9 March
Gates open 6.45pm, show starts 9pm
Duration 55mins
Getting there and away For information
on travel and transport options to the Auckland Domain check:
www.aaf.co.nz
Price General Admission $28 / Gate
Sales $33; General Admission Child ( 14 and under) $10;
General Admission Child (4 and under) Free
Outdoor performance. Limited capacity of 20,000 per
night - book early
Bookings Book at THE EDGE:
www.buytickets.co.nz / 09 357 3355 / 0800 289 842
Group bookings: groups@the-edge.co.nz / 09 357
3354
Ticketmaster outlets: www.ticketmaster.co.nz / 09
970 9700 / 0800 289 842
Information www.aaf.co.nz
Social Media Facebook:
facebook.com/Aklfestival
Twitter: @Aklfestival
Video www.groupef.com
Media enquiries Siobhan Waterhouse,
Publicist
P: +64 (0)9 374 0317 | M: +64 (0) 22 126 4149
| E: siobhan.waterhouse@aucklandfestival.co.nz
Sponsored by Classic Hits
With support from the Embassy of France, New
Zealand and Auckland Museum
Thursday 7 March - Saturday 9 March, 2013
Upper Field, Auckland Domain
WORLD PREMIERE - THREE NIGHTS ONLY
The world-renowned pyrotechnic performance maestros, Groupe F,
have created a brilliant new show especially for Auckland and
Auckland Arts Festival 2013 - The Breath of the Volcano.
For three magical nights from 7 - 9 March, the Auckland Domain and
Museum will be the backdrop for this spectacular world premiere
from the artists who create miracles with projection, fire and
light.
At Auckland Arts Festival 2007, Groupe F treated the audience to
an event of such glittery splendour and awesome proportions that
the show remains etched in many New Zealanders' memories. Now, they
return with a new production inspired by the volcanic hills of the
Auckland Isthmus and the wondrous Auckland landscape. The
Breath of the Volcano draws on symbols of the land, sea and
air, and explores the meeting of man and the natural environment,
in a performance that showcases light in all its brilliant forms.
Fire mastery, large scale projection, LED-lit costumes and
superlative fireworks will provide the whole family with endless
wonder and excitement.
Founded in 1990 by pyrotechnics visionary Christophe
Berthonneau, Groupe F is a collective of some of the world's most
masterful pyrotechnic artists, widely acknowledged for their
spectacular open-air performances at some of the world's largest
festivals, and their jaw-dropping pyrotechnic displays. They have
lit up the Eiffel Tower, the Stade de France for the Football World
Cup, the London Eye and the Palace of Versailles. They've been a
sparkling presence at momentous celebrations around the globe, from
the opening of the world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to
the Barcelona Olympics. The Company is currently
artist-in-residence at Avignon Festival.
The Company undertakes extensive research when creating location
and event-specific works like The Breath of the Volcano.
This Auckland Arts Festival world premiere showcases an entirely
original soundscape, composed and created by prolific American
electro-acoustic composer Scott Gibbons, from in-person recordings
at places like Rangitoto, Piha and the Auckland Harbour.
The Breath of the Volcano is open to people of all
ages, and families with children are welcome. It is an outdoor
performance, so audiences are encouraged to arrive early, bring a
picnic rug to the Domain's Upper Field, and enjoy the pre-show
entertainment from 8pm. The story will be played out with
projections against the western side of the Auckland Museum, which
makes this large scale production an intimate experience.
Transport recommendations will be available closer to the time
on www.aaf.co.nz.
www.aaf.co.nz
What we create are small miracles in large dimensions:
mastering fire, walking on water, flying through the air, assisting
in the big bang. - Christophe Berthonneau, Groupe F Artistic
Director
Scott Gibbons' music... feels as if it is happening inside
your own head. - The Guardian
SEASON DETAILS
Show The Breath of the Volcano
Where Auckland Domain, Upper Field
When Thursday 7 March - Saturday 9
March
Gates open 6.45pm, show starts 9pm
Duration 55mins
Getting there and away For information on travel
and transport options to the Auckland Domain check:
www.aaf.co.nz
Price General Admission $28 / Gate Sales $33;
General Admission Child ( 14 and under) $10; General
Admission Child (4 and under) Free
Outdoor performance. Limited capacity of 20,000 per night - book
early
Bookings Book at THE EDGE: www.buytickets.co.nz
/ 09 357 3355 / 0800 289 842
Group bookings: groups@the-edge.co.nz / 09 357 3354
Ticketmaster outlets: www.ticketmaster.co.nz / 09 970 9700 /
0800 289 842
Information www.aaf.co.nz
Social Media Facebook:
facebook.com/Aklfestival
Twitter: @Aklfestival
Video www.groupef.com
Media enquiries Siobhan Waterhouse,
Publicist P: +64 (0)9 374 0317 | M: +64 (0) 22 126 4149
| E: siobhan.waterhouse@aucklandfestival.co.nz
Sponsored by Classic Hits
With support from the Embassy of France, New Zealand and
Auckland Museum