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  • 2025
  • Circa & The Art of Fugue
Circa & The Art of Fugue
  • Classical Music
  • Circus and Physical

abocircaartoffugue25 Circa & The Art of Fugue Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Classical Music, Circus and Physical Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Circa & The Art of Fugue The Power of the Mind, the Body and Music

5 Aug 2025, 7pm
Concert Hall
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$59 - $102 *
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1 hour 30 minutes
no interval, subject to change without notice

Overview

Dive into an extraordinary multi-artform experience where the meticulous intellect of Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Art of Fugue meets the breath-taking physicality of contemporary acrobatics. 

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, renowned for its spirited reimagining of the Baroque, joins forces once again with Brisbane’s premier acrobatic ensemble Circa, to present a performance that transcends the traditional boundaries of both art forms. 

This collaboration is a celebration of human potential, pushing the limits of both mind and body. The complex structure and intellectual depth of Bach’s The Art of Fugue is brought to life by Paul Dyer and the Brandenburg’s vibrant interpretation, while Circa’s ensemble, led by Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz, respond with dynamic choreography that defies gravity and captivates the senses. 

Be there and witness Bach’s musical genius combined with the daring artistry of acrobatics in a performance that embodies the ultimate in human endeavour as we explore the boundless possibilities of artistic creation. 

Experience the heights of musical and physical prowess. 

Circa & The Art of Fugue Digital Program

  • Download the program here [PDF 14MB]

Important Information

Lockout Policy

This performance has a total lockout and latecomers will not be admitted. This is for the safety of the acrobatic performers.

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Great discounts available for adult groups of 10+.
A‑Reserve $82
B‑Reserve $66
C‑Reserve $45

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Program

Bach The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080

Artists

  • Artistic Director Paul Dyer
  • Artistic Director (Circa) Yaron Lifschitz
  • Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
  • Circa Ensemble
  • Creative Consultant Trent Suidgeest

Gallery

Gallery

  • The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and CircaPhoto by Keith Saunders
  • The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and CircaPhoto by Keith Saunders
  • Circa’s Humans 2.0Photo by David Kelly
  • Circa’s HumansPhoto by Pedro Greig
  • Circa’s HumansPhoto by Pedro Greig

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