Aural Spaces: Vox.Infold II by Ruby Singh (listening session – low stimulus)

Ruby Singh

Ruby Singh is a Vancouver-based artist who combines disciplines such as music, poetry, photography and film. His work explores themes of mythology, memory, activism and fantasy, and draws inspiration from the sounds of nature. Singh’s album project Vox.Infold perfectly captures this principle: an a cappella ensemble that transcends cultural boundaries. Singh brought vocalists from diverse backgrounds together under one roof. The immersive and ritualistic nature of this vocal piece makes it a perfect medium for this listening session. This piece was spatialized in 4DSOUND at Lobe Studio and Monom Studios.

Musicians who contributed to Vox.Infold II :

• Tiffany Ayalik
• Inuksuk Mackay
• Dawn Pemberton
• Russell Wallace
• Shamik Bilgi
• Tiffany Moses
• Hussein Janmohamed

Low stimulus

During this listening session, the music is softer, the lights are less bright (dimmed) and the number of visitors is limited. This creates more space in the hall. The concert is during the day and the hall is specially adapted for people who are sensitive to stimuli. Employees receive instructions on how to best support visitors. In addition, there is a quiet room that is accessible before, during and after the listening session. There is also a separate entrance and personal guidance is possible if desired.

During Aural Spaces, the red plush chairs in the Small Hall are replaced by a 4DSOUND installation. This allows you to sit or lie anywhere in the hall to enjoy the music. With fewer environmental stimuli, you can experience the music better. At the end of the session, there is silent applause with jazz hands. An extensive visual preparation and stimulus map will follow later.

We like to invite people who are sensitive to stimuli, but also others who like a quiet atmosphere are welcome for a relaxed Friday afternoon. We ask everyone to take into account the etiquette of low stimuli.

Accessibility

This listening session has been specially developed for people with sensitivity to stimuli. Would you like to use a separate entrance, personal guidance from Het Concertgebouw and/or a quiet room that is accessible before, during and after the session? Then order your tickets including use of facilities. This costs nothing extra.

Please note: there are a maximum of 20 tickets including facilities available. Do you have any questions about this? Please send an email to toegankelijkheid@jouwentree.nl.

4DSOUND

4DSOUND is an Amsterdam-based studio focused on spatial sound as a creative medium. For over 10 years, they have been pioneers in the design of advanced spatial audio software and omnidirectional sound systems. Through the development of custom-made technology and their close collaboration with innovative artists, the studio fosters a dynamic international network of creatives, engineers, studios and institutions within the fields of music, art, education and research.

Aural Spaces

From 12 to 15 December, Aural Spaces , the music festival based on 4D sound, returns to the Kleine Zaal of Het Concertgebouw. More than 40 speakers create an exceptional 4-dimensional sound experience in the historic concert hall, using the space itself as an instrument. Classical acoustic methods are combined with the modern technology of 4DSOUND, further expanding the possibilities of sound experience.

Aural Spaces explores the boundaries between sound and space, blurring and merging them. The result is a completely immersive listening experience like you'll rarely experience. Discover and experience how music moves through space!