Following their celebrations of the Italian and Spanish Baroque, Yaron Lifschitz’s circus troupe Circa and the ABO now join forces for JS Bach’s The Art of Fugue. Considered by many to be the composer’s last work, this compendium of contrapuntal writing will be brought to life in a thrilling display that pushes the mind and body to their limits. Given the success of Lifschitz’s recent productions of Dido and Aeneas and Orpheus and Eurydice (the latter plays at the Edinburgh Festival this month), expectations are understandably high.

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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 Brandenburg, 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.

Experience the heights of musical and physical prowess.