Maria Fusco & Margaret Salmon: History of the Present

Salmon, Margaret; Fusco, Maria; Wai Nok Hui, Angela; Lockwood, Annea; Werner, Heloise

Maria Fusco & Margaret Salmon: History of the Present

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Salmon, Margaret, Fusco, Maria, Wai Nok Hui, Angela, Lockwood, Annea and Werner, Heloise (2023) Maria Fusco & Margaret Salmon: History of the Present.
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Creators/Authors:

Salmon, Margaret, Fusco, Maria, Wai Nok Hui, Angela, Lockwood, Annea and Werner, Heloise

Abstract:

Edinburgh International Arts Festival commissioned the world premiere performance screening of History of the Present featuring live improvisation from percussionist Angela Wai Nok Hui. The opera-film is co-directed by Maria Fusco and Margaret Salmon, with new music by Annea Lockwood and vocal work by Héloïse Werner.

The performance took place at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh to a sold out crowd, opening the 2023 festival program.

Official URL:

https://www.edinburghartfestival.com/event/maria-fusco-margaret-salmon-history-of-the-present/

Uncontrolled Keywords:

live sound improvisation, defensive architecture, post conflict communities, working class women, feminist film, Northern Ireland, The Troubles, Belfast

Media of Output:

Live site specific sound performance and screening of digital film

School/Academic Area:

School of Fine Art > Fine Art Critical Studies

Dates:

Date

Date Type

11 August 2023

Completed

Funders:

Festivals EXPO Fund, Edinburgh International Arts Festival

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Event Title:

Maria Fusco & Margaret Salmon: History of the Present

Event Location:

The Queen's Hall

Event Dates:

Friday 11 August 2024

Output Type:

Artefact

Output ID:

9595

Date Deposited:

30 Oct 2024 10:27

Last Modified:

06 Mar 2025 14:03

Deposited By:

Margaret Salmon

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Margaret Salmon

Programme Lead, MFA

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