Ruby Singh

Ruby Singh is a multi-faceted Vancouver-based artist who combines music, poetry, photography, and film. His work explores themes of mythology, memory, activism, and fantasy, and draws inspiration from the sounds of nature. Singh’s innovative projects include Vox.Infold, an a cappella ensemble and album project that transcends cultural boundaries by bringing together vocalists from diverse backgrounds. The immersive and ritualistic nature of this vocal piece makes it a perfect conduit for this Low Stimuli listening session. This piece was spatialized in 4DSOUND at Monom Studios.

Musicians that performed on Vox.Infold II:

• Tiffany Ayalik
• Inuksuk Mackay
• Dawn Pemberton
• Russell Wallace
• Shamik Bilgi
• Tiffany Moses
• Hussein Janmohamed

Low-stimulus

During this listening session, the music is softer, the lights are less bright (dimmed) and the number of visitors is limited. This creates more space in the hall. The concert is during the day and the hall has been specially adapted for people who are sensitive to stimuli. Employees receive instructions on how to best support visitors. In addition, there is a quiet room that is accessible before, during and after the listening session. There is also a separate entrance and personal guidance is possible if desired.

During Aural Spaces, the red plush chairs in the Recital Hall are replaced by a 4DSOUND installation. This allows you to sit or lie anywhere in the hall to enjoy the music. The audience can experience the music better due to fewer environmental stimuli. At the end of the session, there is silent applause with jazz hands. An extensive visual preparation and stimulus map will follow later.

We would like to invite people who are sensitive to stimuli, but others who enjoy a quiet atmosphere are also welcome for a relaxing Friday afternoon. We ask everyone to take into account the etiquette of low stimuli.

Accessibility

This listening session has been specially developed for people with stimulus sensitivity. Would you like to use a separate entrance, personal guidance from The Concertgebouw and/or a quiet room that is accessible before, during and after the session? Then order your tickets including the use of facilities. This does not cost anything extra. Please note: there are a maximum of 20 tickets including facilities available. Do you have any questions about this? Then send an email to toegankelijkheid@jouwentree.nl.

4DSOUND

4DSOUND is an Amsterdam-based studio focusing on spatial sound as a creative medium. For over a decade, they have been pioneering the design of advanced spatial audio software and omnidirectional sound systems. Through the development of bespoke technology and their close collaborations with innovative artists, the studio fosters a dynamic international network of creatives, engineers, studios, and institutions within the fields of music, art, education, and research.

Aural Spaces

From 12 to 15 December, the music festival with 4DSOUND experience Aural Spaces returns to the Recital Hall of The Concertgebouw. With more than speakers spread throughout the empty historical concert hall, a unique 4-dimensional sound experience is created, using the space itself as an instrument. Classical acoustic methods are combined with the modern technology of 4DSOUND, further expanding the possibilities of sound experience.

Aural Spaces explores the boundaries between sound and space, blurring them and merging them. The result is a completely immersive listening experience that’s all too rare. Discover and feel how the music moves through space!