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vivaciously balances thematic eloquence with tight-knit polyphonic sophistication…you have to know a lot about music to make it this well” - John Fordham

— The Guardian

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Aug30

Elastic Time: Topology & Trichotomy

Plant Empire, Tennyson

ELASTIC TIME: two of Australia's most acclaimed contemporary music ensembles reunite as Topology and Trichotomy stretch the boundaries of jazz, pop and classical music.

After more than a decade since their 2010 album "Healthy", Topology and Trichotomy and return to the same stage for a rare collaborative performance.

Since they last performed together, Topology has redefined contemporary art music through ambitious cross-artform projects, long-form collaborations with composers and artists and a reputation for bold, genre-blurring and intercultural work presented on major stages and festivals. Meanwhile, Trichotomy has built an international profile through extensive touring, critically acclaimed releases and collaborations across jazz, pop, classical and cross-artform projects - building a wide audience for their adventurous, deeply communicative approach to improvisation.

At the heart of Elastic Time is a live performance of music from "Healthy", a body of work that moves seamlessly between contemporary classical music and modern jazz. Rich in texture, melody and dynamic interplay, this work showcases the distinctive creative chemistry between the two ensembles. Shaped by artistic evolution, Elastic Time celebrates a shared musical history while opening fresh pathways for improvisation, collaboration and collective musical imagination.