A/Visions
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An Immersive Theater
August 23 & 24, from 7 to 10 pm | Théâtre Maisonneuve in Place des Arts
Sensorial, large-scale audiovisual works that fuse image, sound and innovation are at the heart of the two A/Visions programs.
Water symphony, light choreography and artificial intelligence take us from the Italian Renaissance to futuristic cinemascapes to a cosmogonic myth.
A/Visions 1
Friday, August 23, 2024
Myriam Bleau & Nien Tzu Weng CA/QC+TW/QC - Second Self
.WAV Studio HK - Palindrome Codex
SYNSPECIES ES+SL - ASBU
Focus on Myriam Bleau and Nien Tzu Weng
Second Self, led by Myriam Bleau and Nien Tzu Weng, reinvents audiovisual performance through portable, interactive LED screens. Inspired by Sherry Turkle's concept, the duo explores the interface as a bodily extension, delivering a show where each gesture alters sounds and visuals, creating an innovative stage dialogue between technology and human expression.
A/Visions 2
Saturday, August 24, 2023
Riccardo Giovinetto IT - F E M I N A
Martin Messier CA/QC - 1 drop 1000 years
Murcof & Simon Geilfus MX+BE - Twin Color
Focus on Riccardo Giovinetto
F E M I N A is an audiovisual exploration by Riccardo Giovinetto, intertwining electronic compositions with polyphonic madrigals and Renaissance imagery. This performance deconstructs and redefines grace, blending manipulated vocal samples with sculptured electronic sounds. Witness an AI's journey through the concept of grace, creating a unique, immersive visual and sonic experience.
Six days and nights of discoveries and immersive audio-visual experiences
The festivalgoers will have the opportunity to enjoy nearly 80 live performances presented at five iconic venues in the Quartier des spectacles: Les 7 doigts de la main, MTelus, Société des arts technologiques [SAT], Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts, and the Tranquille Esplanade, which once again hosts the free outdoor stage.
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