Avis Urbanus is a playful and dreamlike exploration with dark undertones. In a large, old architectural space the performer is both frantic and calm, interacting with archetypal toy elements and stuffed birds that refer to imagined human narratives. Created in response to composer Ofer Ben-Amots flute solo of the same name (meaning Urban Bird,) it features Leslie Seiters as performer, Claudia Esslinger on camera and post-production with filming assistance from Rachel Esslinger.
The piece has been performed with live flute by numerous musicians, including John McMurtery and has had an audience from Colorado to Florida to Australia.
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The piece has been performed with live flute by numerous musicians, including John McMurtery and has had an audience from Colorado to Florida to Australia.
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Avis Urbanus from Claudia Esslinger on Vimeo.