A daring new work from Aaron Choulai and Roman MC

Experience the premiere of this genre-defying performance. With a 10-piece ensemble, the work builds live through Choulai’s unique conducting system. In the sonic world of a Spike Lee film score, Stravinsky’s music is abstracted, blending composition and improvisation around Roman MC’s narrative-led spoken word and freestyle.

This gripping story confronts the cost of visibility and the fragile balance between creative ambition and artistic integrity.

To Kill A Magic We Got Used To is part of Sonic City, a new annual event that transforms Melbourne's CBD into a vibrant hub for creative music.

Ensemble

Australian Art Orchestra

Aaron Choulai – director | Roman MC – voice | Lizzy Welsh – violin | Rachel Kim - violin | Biddy Connor – viola | Zoe Barry – cello | Adrian Sheriff – trombone | Andrew Saragossi – alto clarinet | Eugene Ball – trumpet | Tamara Murphy – bass | Myka Wallis - drums

Sonic City is supported by City of Melbourne