listen to the rain
A meditation in 8 movements for string quartet, n'goni & voiceby Anaïs Maviel, featuring The Rhythm Method.
TICKETS
"I've invited you to an unusual listening experience unfolding over a year. Each movement from listen to the rain was released in alignment with the 8 forces — which form the base for the I Ching, or Book of Changes' timeless wisdom. The so-called "Earthly Order" was accompanied by curated playlists & seasonal reflections. listen to the rain is now available in the "Heavenly Order": a sacred sequence of the 8 forces used in the Taoist inner alchemy practice known as the Fusion of the 5 Elements — it is how the full hour-length piece is meant to be performed live -- as a continuous, immersive experience."
Program
Artist Q&A
Full live performance of all eight movements of listen to the rain — in the "Heavenly Order": Water, Fire, Thunder, Rain, Earth, Mountain, Wind, Sky alongside film by visual artist Sean Webley
Reception
Press highlights:
"Spiritually illuminating" -- New York City Jazz Record
"The project reaffirms Anaïs Maviel as a singular figure of contemporary creation, in dialogue with Eastern philosophy, expanded listening and ecological thinking in sound art"
-- Mundo Clasico (translated from Spanish)
Pulsing Sound is a bold, cross-disciplinary series curated by Sofia Ouyang, bringing together intimate solos, chamber works, and multimedia performances that span acoustic traditions and experimental frontiers. Co-presented with THE BLANC, the series highlights innovative artists and ensembles and strengthens the creative communities shaping New York’s contemporary musical landscape.
