[Round 1: Immersive Theatre]

Script & Director:

Mathias Woo


Performance:

Cedric Chan, Ellen Kong, Dan Tse, Luka Wong, David Yeung, Rebecca Yip


Music Arrangement:

Cedric Chan, Lai Tat Wing


Music Editing & Mixing:

Step Ip


The Heart Sutra Mentor:

Theresa Leung


[Round 2: Walking Meditation]

Chief Curator, Artistic Director, Space and Digital Media Design:

Mathias Woo

 

Lighting Designer:

Mak Kwok Fai

 

Sound Designer:

Can. Ha

 

Music Arrangement:

Cedric Chan, Lai Tat Wing

 

Voice Recording:

Vanessa Pong Lee, David Yeung, Rebecca Yip

 

The Heart Sutra Mentor:

Theresa Leung

 

Graphic Design:

Lee Ken Tsai

 
Bach is Heart Sutra
Grand Theatre, Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
2021.4.23-24, 3:15pm / 8:15pm | 5.8-15, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 19:30, 20:30, 21:30

Presented & Produced by Zuni Icosahedron



 

 

Art Tech on Sound Form Emptiness
Meditate on Heart Sutra Nine Songs in Image and Sound
Walk and Breathe in Mindfulness in Immersive Theatre
Discovering the Heart Sutra is not other than Bach

 

Bach is Heart Sutra, an Art Tech Meditation project, offers the public the chance to experience the multilayered interplay of sounds and images in an immersive theatre. In and off the venue of the Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, a special layout of installation works will be created to guide participants on meditative experiences where they can stroll in mindfulness and discover each breath, each sound.

 

  Round 1 - Immersive Theatre @Grand Theatre
In April, a unique chanting and meditation programme will be featured in the Grand Theatre using the Art Tech of immersive audio for a new interpretation of the Heart Sutra, which will be arranged into nine songs with adaptation to Bach's music. As one listens to each inhalation and exhalation, one becomes aware of the breathing and their rhythms, and develops a fresh understanding of one's own being. As one takes pleasure in chanting and singing along, the wisdom contained in the 260 words of the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra can be experienced in the here and now.

 

 Round2 - Walking Meditation @Studio Theatre
In May, the practice of hand-copying sutra and walking meditation will be brought into an immersive and participatory theatre for interpretation of the famed line: Form Is Emptiness and Emptiness Is Form. By engaging hands and eyes in the traditional practice of hand-copying sutra, the participants will achieve some understanding of the Buddhist scripture. Participants will then take a meditative walk around the immersive theatre where they immerse themselves in the dynamic fusion of the music and video images, and discover the interconnectedness of the Heart Sutra and Bach. By focusing deeply on one's own body, breathing, and steps in the meditative walks, the individual participant can experience a state of tranquility in the here and now.

 

 BONUS
Bach is Heart Sutra audience exclusive preview: Zuni ZLIVE online programme

“Somatics Lab - Know Your Body” Online Workshop
With informative knowledge about body and mind, let’s experiment with the wisdom of the body. Theresa Leung as your tutor of the five “Know Your Body” online workshops, the latest episode of the series will be released on five consecutive Fridays from March 19 - April 16.

Bach is Heart Sutra Director's Cut
In the director’s cut, you may experience Bach is Heart Sutra online from multi-angles. Available on the audience's portal in June (tentative), please stay tuned for the latest information.

 

Ticketing

 


Programme Schedule

 

 

 

Terms & Conditions:


  1. In line with disease prevention and control measures, and to ensure the safety of the public, audience and staff members, hygiene measures are enhanced at performance venues. Entrance guideline and special seat arrangement might adjust according to the latest situation, please pay attention to the latest update. We appologise for any inconvenience caused.
  2. Zuni Icosahedron reserves the right to add, withdraw or substitute artists, vary advertised programmes, and/or terminate the programme without prior notice.


April【Immersive Theatre】@Grand Theatre

  1. Running time approximately 70 minutes with no intermission
  2. No latecomers will be admitted, until a suitable break in the performance.
  3. Audience may enter the theatre to experience "Art Tech Meditation" at 2:45pm/ 7:45pm. The performance will officially begin at 3:15pm/ 8:15pm.


May【Walking Meditation】@Studio Theatre

  1. Running time approximately 60 minutes with no intermission
  2. Audience will need to take their shoes off to enter the installation
  3. No latecomers will be admitted, until a suitable break in the performance.


【Zuni Somatics Lab - Know Your Body】Online Workshop @ZLive

  1. Cantonese workshop with Chinese subtitles
  2. Available from the date of purchase to 4 June 2021 (Fri)
  3. Unauthorized recording, filming, downloading, reproduction in whole or in part, broadcasting, and other copyright infringement acts are strictly prohibited. If found, Zuni Icosahedron reserves the right to take legal action.


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