During the TICAFEST festival.
Created in 2019 at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, in the sumptuous hall designed by architect Frank Gehry, 100 Cymbals is as much a stage performance as an audiovisual installation. Ryoji Ikeda highlights the rich potential of cymbals by following the thin line between noise and harmonic resonance. The seemingly rudimentary instrument, a convex disc made of an alloy of copper, brass and bronze, which is more commonly used to accentuate certain times of the measure, is transformed into a powerful polyphonic resource. The different modes of playing, more or less conventional, maintain a fusional – almost choral – sound and allow harmonic strata and other acoustic results to emerge within a process that a simple line could represent: an infinite crescendo, leading from an almost imperceptible murmur to the brilliance of the final fortississimo.
About the TICAFEST
TICAFEST is the premier international festival for percussive arts and contemporary music, presented by the acclaimed art collective Toolbox Percussion. The 6th edition will be held from October 2024 through February 2025.
Under the theme ‘Music Without Boundaries’, the festival blurs divisions through unique programming exploring connections between percussion, strings, and technology. In addition to headline concerts, the six-month-long programme includes a TICAx series—educational talks, ensemble exchanges, and bespoke educational residencies, nurturing young creative minds.
After five acclaimed editions, TICAFEST has established itself as a leader in international cultural exchange. By bringing together renowned artists, the festival enhances mutual understanding and fosters new collaborations. TICAFEST is proudly based in Hong Kong, and represents the city as one of the World’s premier hubs for cultural exchange and advancement.
TICAFEST is supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council.
⏰ Concert at 8pm.
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