Venue: Miyako Messe, Kyoto
Dates & Times: December 18, 2022, at 18:00 | December 19, 2022, at 14:00
Symphonic performance for orchestra, soprano, electronics, four screens, live video creation, and immersive spatialized sound.
Fundamental Interaction is an immersive, experiential concert featuring a spatialized symphonic orchestra of 43 musicians, enveloping the audience in a dynamic sonic landscape. Through a fusion of sound and video, spectators explore the four fundamental interactions—electromagnetism, strong and weak nuclear forces, and gravitation—that shape and sustain the universe.
Yannick Paget conducts the N’SO KYOTO orchestra from within the ensemble, with musicians spread throughout the concert space. At the same time, he transforms the orchestra’s music into electronic soundscapes and performs percussion on a unique ceramic instrument created in collaboration with ceramic artist Toru Kurokawa.
Four surrounding screens display live video and creative visual effects—signature elements of N’SO KYOTO’s productions—enhancing the depth and impact of the performance. Together, these elements translate intricate physics concepts into a delicate and expressive musical form.
Composition, Direction, Percussion & Electronics: Yannick Paget
Scientific Advisor: Koji Hashimoto
Live Video Direction: Alexandre Maubert
Real-Time Visuals: Sagar Patel
Lighting Design: Yohei Sogo
N’SO KYOTO Soloists: William Prunkl (Cello), Mami Nakamura (Clarinet), Mikio Kawahara (Euphonium), Ryotaro Sudo (Accordion)
Invited Guests: Ensemble Kujoyama
Soprano: Yumiko Tanimura
