Joanna Dudley
Music
Fall 2024 - Group 2
Director, performer, singer – Australia/Germany
Joanna Dudley is an internationally acclaimed Australian director, performer, and singer who has collaborated extensively with William Kentridge and Philip Miller, notably on Refuse the Hour and Paper Music. Dudley created solo roles for major opera productions, pioneered multimedia installations like WE WILL SLAM YOU WITH OUR WINGS, and featured at prestigious venues worldwide. Additional collaborations include Schaubuehne Berlin and artists like Seiji Ozawa and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.
Project in collaboration with Philip Miller
Human/Avian Murmurations is a sonic installation by composer Philip Miller and performer Joanna Dudley that explores humanity's complex relationship with birds, addressing their cultural significance and the urgent threat of extinction. Featuring immersive visuals by William Kentridge, it merges natural history, opera, and film. Their collaborative efforts aim to raise awareness and conservation efforts through various mediums.