Sivi Kelberry and Akilae Gant built the remarkable
Lost Town (Città Perduta), and tonight (Saturday, Mar 23) an extraordinary event
was staged above the roof of the Palazzo. The fabulous musical entertainment of
REIS and Ald Alter was choreographed around the 13 chapters of LOST ALPHABET. Sivi
had placed a giant sphere around the welcoming area with panoramic views to the
city below. The show began as the sphere blossomed into exquisite textures. The
multiple layers and effects animated the scene with masterful timing. The colorful
surrounds within this contained environment flowed with the music and followed
the story chapter by chapter as guests danced on the celestial glass floor. It
was breathtaking to hear the beautiful voice of Reis and the music of Ald; a
finely matched duo. I know I wasn’t the only person who got up in real life to
move with the music, often of Brazilian rhythm and other times of lingering
moods. People really seemed to be appreciating this spectacle as the special
treat it was. Lots of friends were greeting each other in the festive ambiance
and enjoying their enthusiastic and fun hosts, Akilae and Sivi. I believe it
lasted nearly two hours, and I still wanted more. In the last scene, Sivi was
able to somehow brilliantly plan a suggestion of the tower from chapter 13 with
its flying pages swirling around its girth, while the music courted the theme. With
eyes glued to the screen, the finale produced the kind of moment that marks
memory. None of my pictures captured the magic of the ensemble, but I am
posting a couple anyway (from the last scene) for a glimpse into a most special night.
If you were not able to attend this event, I hope you can
still come by to see the installation “Lost Alphabet”. The information is in
the previous post below. Please come to visit.
XXX
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