Collide
By Continuum and Subtle Technologies
Continuum and Subtle Technologies join forces to experiment with music, media art and science in this groundbreaking cross-disciplinary project. Combining the talents of leading Canadian scientists, artists and composers, we explore The Icicle Atlas, Haptic Thresholds, our galaxy and beyond in one of Toronto’s newest performing arts centres.
For more information on Subtle Technologies visit subtletechnologies.com
Participants
Composers: James Rolfe (CA)*, Nicole Lizee (CA)*, Jimmie LeBlanc (CA)*, Michael Oesterle (CA)
Media artists: Jason Baerg, Fareena Chanda
Scientists: Jayanne English, Erin Fortier, Stephen Morris
Program
Ice * Jimmie LeBlanc CA
Colliding Galaxies: Colour and Tones Nicole Lizee CA
Therefore Michael Oesterle CA
Brand New Music James Rolfe CA
* Canada Council Commission
† Co-commissioned by a private donor
‡ Co-commissioned by Edward Mark Epstein
Performers
Carla Huhtanen (soprano), Anne Thompson (flute), Anthony Thompson (clarinet), Carol Lynn Fujino (violin), Paul Widner (cello), Gregory Oh (piano), Ryan Scott (percussion), Brian Current (conductor
May 28, 2015
Tickets are $30 adults / $20 seniors & arts workers / $10 students
The Theatre Centre
May 28, 2015 – 8pm
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