“A flawless scaffold of soundscapes enhance the irrepressible ingenuity of Brisbane filmmaker Anthony Lucas.” Limelight Magazine

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“What a unique and wonderful performance. I found my eyes flitting between the films and the hypnotic perfectly synchronised bows.” Lara Cain Gray, audience member

We were spooked, we laughed out loud, our hearts melted… Full of suspense and comedy, last night’s performance of Cinematheque as part of Brisbane Festival brought tears to our eyes and kept us all on the edge of our seats!

The audience seemed to hold their breath as arthouse-cinema met live orchestra in the Concert Hall at QPAC. We traversed the impossible to the surreal as Anthony Lucas’ short films, curated by music in collaboration with Camerata Artistic Director and leader, Brendan Joyce, explored everything from an annoying housefly to “What happens if rubbish came to life?”.

Cinematheque was such a special evening! See you next Friday for Cinematheque in Toowoomba for this spooky and surreal concert the whole family will enjoy.

The Empire, Toowoomba
Fri 22 Sep, 7pm
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“String orchestra meets arthouse cinema in an intriguing melange of art forms… The result is an eclectic and fascinating mix.” Suzannah Conway, Arts Hub

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“Camerata’s Cinematheque concert was an engaging, cross-genre performance. Their music perfectly complemented the films on-screen, from moments of tension and suspense to fun comedy.” Claire Matthews, ClassikON 

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“Cross-genre collaborations with dance and theatre are Camerata concert staples. Cinematheque twinned arthouse cinema with orchestral performance, an ideal showcase for Camerata’s tight unity and capacity to synchronise with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Anthony Lucas’ zany short films.” Gillian Wills, In Review

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“Camerata Cinematheque is a nine-course feast for the eyes and ears. In a wide array of styles Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra gives pulsing life to a new clutch of whimsical short films by local Oscar nominee Anthony Lucas.” Tim Passmore, Brisbane Live Reviews

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“Camerata Cinematheque flips the script, crafting a visual narrative to match the musical symphony. It’s a whimsical twist that adds a spicy flair to the evening, leaving you exhilarated and eager for more. This concert is not just a show; it’s an experience that ignites your senses and leaves you craving an encore. Bravo!“

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