The Robert Salzer Series
FISSION-FUSION WHALE
EPIC TOPIAS SONIC UNIVERSE
JUSTINE ANDERSON
PETER NEVILLE
STRANGE JAMES
ASTRID BOLCSKEY-HULLICK
JONATHAN DUCKWORTH
![P1051210_DxO crop Justine DPI150](https://jolted.art/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/p1051210_dxo-crop-justine-dpi150-scaled.jpg)
SCI-FI CONTEMPORARY OPERA + ELECTRONICS
The Fission-Fusion Whale maps out a 21st-century fairy tale: three face-painted god-like interstellar explorers find one of their number swallowed within a galactic whale – or black hole.
The work pivots on the vocal performances of Justine Anderson in the role of CAPTAIN and Strange James as PILOT, supported by the supernova-sonic terrains of renowned percussionist Peter Neville – ENGINEER. Child performer, Astrid Bolcskey-Hullick, plays the role of CHILD, who transforms the minds of the explorers.
The production blends cutting-edge surround sound synthesiser technologies, percussion, prepared piano and vocals, set in a visually arresting screen-dominated stage environment. An added audiovisual dimension informs the project through the Duckworth Hullick Duo’s implementation of Jonathan Duckworth’s Resonance Table – a touchscreen audiovisual instrument. This is 21st century culture as the ultimate feast for the senses.
Duration: 70 mins
ALBUM
FISSION-FUSION WHALE ARTISTS
![James Hullick](https://jolted.art/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jolt-arts-170917_a0457-crop-20cm-1080x675.jpg)
James Hullick
JAMES HULLICK JOLT Director & CEO / Composer / Musician HULLICKSTUDIOS.COM James Hullick is an auditory creator like no other in Australia. Recently James’ artistic identity has been shifting from cutting-edge composer to that of an all out iconic...
![Justine Anderson](https://jolted.art/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC7124-v2-Justine-16x9-final-web-1582690777-1080x675.jpg)
Justine Anderson
JUSTINE ANDERSON singer Justine Anderson completed her Masters degree in voice at the Victorian College of the Arts in 2008 and completed a fellowship at Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) in 2015.She has had wide performance experience as both a soloist and...
![Astrid Bolcskey-Hullick](https://jolted.art/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC7092-v2-Astrid-final-web-1582695240-1080x675.jpg)
Astrid Bolcskey-Hullick
ASTRID BOLCSKEY-HULLICK sound artist / vocalist Astrid Bolcskey-Hullick is daughter to James Hullick and has previously performed a theatre role in Disruptive Critters by the Duckworth Hullick Duo for Melbourne Music Week 2017 followed by a performance as Princess...
![Jonathan Duckworth](https://jolted.art/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/duckworth-1080x665.jpg)
Jonathan Duckworth
JONATHAN DUCKWORTH interactivity designer Jonathan Duckworth was a Vice Chancellor’s Research Fellow (2012–15), and is now Senior Lecturer – Games and Director of Creative interventions, Art and Rehabilitative Technology lab [CiART] at RMIT University. His work...
![Peter Neville](https://jolted.art/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Monolithica-1611_0203-16x9-final-web-1585655314-1080x664.jpg)
Peter Neville
PETER NEVILLE percussionist Peter Neville is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts and was appointed Head Of Percussion there in 2000. Whilst he works across the range of musical styles, he has a particular commitment to new music. As the percussionist of...