Sonic Blossom

19 Jan - 16 Feb 2018
Singapore National Gallery


In Sonic Blossom, a rotating cast of singers approach visitors to share the gift of a song within the Gallery. Each singer, clad in a custom-made costume, performs one of five lieder by Austrian composer Franz Schubert, accompanied by a piano recording. A gift from the singers to visitors, this performance installation kindles a moment of catharsis and joy between two individuals.

Artist Lee Mingwei developed the idea for this project while caring for his sick mother. He was inspired by the fact that they both found solace in listening to Schubert's lieder. Sonic Blossom has toured Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Boston, Taipei, New York, Sydney, Auckland, and Frankfurt. Its presentation at The Metropolitan Museum of Art was featured in The New York Times’ picks for “The Best Classical Music of 2015” and “The Best in Art of 2015.”

Part of "Light to Night Festival 2018". For the full festival programme, please visit www.lighttonight.sg

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Sonic Blossom
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