Ancestral Modernism: EARTH & Tri(o)logy | 20 Years in Denmark

Join us in celebrating 🎊 20 remarkable years of Ying-Hsueh Chen's artistic journey in Denmark with Ancestral Modernism: EARTH & Tri(o)logy! This unique event invites you to explore the primordial voice of stone, 1,200-year-old Buddhist chant, contemporary masterpieces, and remarkable free improvisation. Prepare for a profound sonic journey across time and continents! 🌏

🎶 Programme:

19:00 Doors open
19:30 -20:15 — EARTH
🎤 Tony Di Napoli (FR/IT) – stone lithophones
Discover the hidden voice of stone with Tony Di Napoli! Inspired by the ancient Vietnamese tradition of stone lithophones, Tony dedicates his life to unveiling astonishing soundscapes through handcrafted instruments and free improvisation. His music bridges the gap between primordial roots and contemporary expression.

20:30 -21:30 — Tri(o)logy
🎵 Junko Ueda (JP) – shōmyō (Japanese Buddhist chant)
🥁 Lê Quan Ninh (FR) – percussion
🥁 Ying-Hsueh Chen (TW/DK) – percussion
Experience a deeply immersive listening journey with Tri(o)logy, featuring a compelling blend of Japanese Buddhist chant, free improvisation, and contemporary masterpieces. For over 1,200 years, shōmyō has been a ritual chant embraced by generations, and it resonates with audiences even today.

The trio will also perform contemporary masterpieces inspired by Buddhism and Japanese aesthetics, including John Cage's Ryoanji and selections from Karlheinz Stockhausen's For Times to Come, composed after his visit to Japan for Expo '70.

Together, the musicians explore the interplay of ancient chants, contemporary compositions, and improvisation, offering listeners a profound experience of sound, silence, and serenity. 🎧

🌟 Event Support:

This concert is generously supported by Koda Kultur, København Kommune Musikudvalg, Art Music Denmark, and Statens Kunstfond.

🔗 Stay connected and don’t miss this extraordinary event that beautifully intertwines tradition and modernity!