Resonant Philly presented by PNC Arts Alive
Immerse yourself in a musical program that explores the meaning of resonance in sound and across Philadelphia history. Resonant Philly is a relaxed performance that includes screenings of short operatic films and accessible technology.
Audience experiences will be enriched through the optional engagement with Vibrotextile™ wearable technology (limited quantity available), where the art of haptics from Music: Not Impossible will be on full display in a musical prelude by inventor and composer Daniel Belquer. The program will also feature film screenings of two works by Philadelphia-based composer and Opera Philadelphia Composer in Residence, Tyshawn Sorey: Save the Boys and Cycles of My Being. These pieces amplify the life of abolitionist, suffragist, and poet, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper but also offer a reflection on the experience of being a Black man in America today.
Resonant Philly is offered in partnership with Art-Reach and Music: Not Impossible.
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For more information about Resonant Philly, contact Steven Humes, Manager of Audience Development, at humes@operaphila.org or 215.893.5903.
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Dates are in 2022.
| Sat, May 21 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Sat, May 21 | 2:00 p.m. |
Registration opens March 21, 2022
Free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Proof of vaccination is required.
Photo ID: Left: CEO/Not Impossible Labs founder Mick Ebeling and Deaf Singer Mandy Harvey wearing Vibrotextile™ wearable technology. Right: Composer Tyshawn Sorey stands in the center of a group of percussion instruments.
ABOUT Music: Not Impossible
Vibrotextile™ wearable technology allows users to experience the rich nuances of music, using the skin as a canvas. Initially inspired by Deaf music fans, the system goes beyond accessibility to create a radically inclusive experience. Music: Not Impossible not only provides a kind of accessibility for the Deaf Community that has never before been achieved, but enhances the musical experience for all music lovers and show attendees.
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Photo ID: Back profile image of a black vest with numerous vibrating sensors sewn into the design. Four black vibrating sensors which can be placed around a persons wrists and ankles.
Opera Philadelphia welcomes all guests with disabilities.
Relaxed Performances provide a welcoming environment that lets all our patrons express and enjoy themselves freely, without judgment or inhibition.
Resonant Philly is presented by PNC Arts Alive and offered in partnership with Music: Not Impossible and Art-Reach.