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Sunday, 07 June 2009 22:00
2006front.gifSound Symposium is an international celebration of Sound - a catalyst for the generation of new ideas and new directions in music, visual and performance art. Once every two years, in even-numbered years, the Symposium brings artists, musicians, scientists and others from around the globe to Newfoundland to collaborate with local artists on bold new projects, to appreciate the joy and excitement of the creative process in action, and to delight in the unique environment and culture of St. John's and the surrounding area. All performances, exhibitions, workshops and events are open to the public.

Now in its 26th year, Sound Symposium is making a considerable contribution to the cultural community in Newfoundland and Labrador and has become known world wide as a credible international music symposium known for its innovative and intriguing programming. Performances take place not only in concert halls, but on street corners, in basements, World War II bunkers, on hill sides, in the harbour, near the ocean, and sometimes in unexpected locations such as the Marine Institute's flume tank.

Throughout the city, the days and nights of each Sound Symposium are filled with extraordinary music, dance, theatre, gallery exhibitions, outdoor events, world premieres, contemporary music, electronic music, jazz, world music, drumming, improvisational music, percussion, rock, string quartets, Newfoundland traditional folk music, home-made and experimental instruments, sound inventions, interaction installations, voice experimentations, film, lectures, workshops, trail walks, special workshops and events for youth and children, whale and seabird tours, and Harbour Symphonies.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 June 2009 13:59