Violinist takes looping to a whole new level in NZ premiere

Violinist takes looping to a whole new level in NZ premiere

“Lost in the Looping Glass takes the notion of a solo violin recital and flips it on its head... a thrilling re-imagining of sonic capabilities of the violin that makes for an enrapturing performance.” - Matthew Tomich, Buzzcuts, Melbourne Fringe 2015

Take one very old and traditional instrument, several pieces of modern technology and a girl with a passion for getting completely lost in the music and you’ll find you can step into a land of loops and echoes; a place where not everything is as it seems. An original show for violin and live electronic looping, the NZ premiere of “Lost in the Looping Glass” will transport you effortlessly from one world to the next in an intricate and precarious dance of rhythm, melody and sound.

Watch as Bower moves from one loop pedal to the next and back again to create, explore and fall head first into a multitude of musical worlds, where the violin becomes so much more than it first appears. Or simply leave the day at the door, close your eyes and lose yourself in an acoustic wonderland as it emerges, evolves and unravels around you.

“When was the last time you heard a violin become the sounds of the forest, or a storm on the ocean?” asks Bower. “I am taken to incredible places, imagine stories and characters and feel such strong emotions when I play or listen to music. I wanted to share that experience with others through my own performance” she explains.

This exciting sequel to the 2014 award-nominated fringe show, "Through the Looping Glass" has been created by international violinist and sound artist Helen Bower in collaboration with Melbourne composer Charles MacInnes. It further explores the use of live electronic looping in contemporary classical music and discovers how that music can translate into an exciting and immersive experience for the audience. The performance features compositions from local and international composers.

“Lost in the Looping Glass” performed by Helen Bower, can be seen as part of NZ Fringe Festival 2016, at BATS Theatre from 26-28 February 2016.Produced and Performed by Helen BowerCo-produced and Sound Design by Charles MacInnes

Featuring works by Max Perryment, Grace Huie Robbins, Charles MacInnes and Ade Vincent.

Lost in the Looping GlassVenue: The Propeller Stage at BATS Theatre, 1 Kent TceDATES: 26th, 27th, 28th February 2016TIME: 6:30pmTICKETS: $18 / $14 / Fringe Addict Cardholders $12 / Free Fringe Artist StandbyBook online at http://www.bats.co.nz, or call (04) 802 4175---“She very intimately brings you into her world, where you can happily let yourself go to the labyrinth of sounds.” - Erwan B, The Plus Ones, Melbourne Fringe 2015.

“Bower has completely given herself over to the music.” – Myron My, Theatre Press, Melbourne Fringe 2015.

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