Sunny Kim's Ensemble Ochaye
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Event Description
Sunny Kim's Ensemble Ochaye – Water Song
Lose yourself in this sonically immersive performance inspired by our most precious resource — water.
Water Song is a powerful, cross-cultural collaboration led by acclaimed South Korean vocalist Sunny Kim and composed by Ensemble Ochaye. Drawing its name from the intricate rhythmic patterns of traditional Korean ceremonial music, Ochaye symbolises diversity in all its richness.
Featuring some of Australia’s most exciting musicians, Water Song transcends cultural boundaries through bold reimaginings of musical traditions. Moving between sonic sensuality and personal mythology, this performance interweaves multicultural stories, portraying water as a symbol of connection and renewal.
Blending Korean, Chinese, Iranian, and western instruments including the guzheng, kamancheh, qeychak, clarinet, and cello, Water Song invites listeners to experience an immersive sonic journey, offering a mesmerising exploration of music’s ability to unite and inspire.
Asia TOPA is a joint initiative of the Sidney Myer Fund and Arts Centre Melbourne and the Sidney Myer Fund, is supported by the Australian and Victorian Governments through Creative Victoria, Playking Foundation and the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
Supported by UKARIA Cultural Centre. Commissioned by Perth Festival, Adelaide Festival, Asia TOPA, Arts Centre Melbourne, and Melbourne Recital Centre.
Praise for Sunny
‘Sunny Kim’s voice sings, murmurs, cajoles, and whispers with intelligence, clarity, and beauty.’ – Jazzreview.com
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
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