Kim Gehrig, Director, Sydney

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This video piece opens with a close-up shot of an open notebook and an orange peel on a wooden table, before transitioning to a dramatic wide shot of a man playing the piano under a single overhead spotlight in a dark room. The subject is Tim Minchin with long brown hair, wearing a dark jacket over a black shirt, playing grand piano with intense focus. The video then cuts to historical archival footage showing the construction of the Sydney Opera House with scaffolding, cranes, and workers. The lighting throughout the performance sequence is low-key and dramatic, contrasting sharply with the bright daylight historical footage. The sequence blends intimate musical performance with architectural history under the direction of Kim Gehrig.