IV. Singularity

IV. Singularity

Singularity is a solo cello performance with spatialized sound.

This performance delves into humanity’s place within the universe and its inherent uniqueness. 

Singularities occur where the general laws of physics no longer hold—can the concept of free will be considered a form of singularity? 
Could humanity itself be a singularity in the cosmos?

In this movement, sound is expressed in its purest form, resonating through the building’s wooden architecture, which acts as a natural amplifier (the piece was created in an old Buddhist temple, the Ryosoku-in in Kyoto). Various objects throughout the space are set into vibration. 

The audience can explore these subtle resonances as they move freely through the temple and garden. This immersive experience encourages contemplation of singularities, both physical and existential, as the environment’s natural acoustics enhance the themes of the performance.

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I. Relativity

I. Relativity

II. Quantum

II. Quantum

III. Dual Resonance

III. Dual Resonance

V. Fundamental Interactions

V. Fundamental Interactions