The microfilm concert <Unsterbliche Geliebte>, firstly released at the CloudTheatre on 1st of June, 2022, is inspired by Beethoven’s “Immortal Beloved” letters. The energy in the conductor’s muscles seems to be pouring into the hands of the violists, cellists, violists, and guitarist. Harmoniously, the sound started in a crescendo manner. The arts have really perfected their work, and it seems to be flowing in their veins. Nobody misses a point and everybody is keen on bringing out such an echoic sound. Is this really music? No. To me, it is a story that music speaks through strings.
Going back to the start a bit, there were three things that happened; a clock ticking, an alarm signal, and a voice over it. The rhythmic typing sound signals the start and is present also towards the end. It is as if somebody is typing a letter. The play is emotional and detaches the thoughts from the body. This is a rich and compelling depiction of a great work of art. The piece has a couple of brief solos, including one from the conductor, Yu-An Chang.
Project Zero is engaging and faithful to its objective. This was not a one-day or three-day job. Han-Wen Jennifer Yu’s team has been carefully spending time planning and practicing. The piece combines contemporary art, music, and literature. Every detail is recorded, and culture is given equal weight. It’s unparalleled and captivating on its own. The introduction of vocals in the middle and a song at the conclusion resulted in an unexpected event and a superb effect on the audience’s minds.
The 50-minute work is astounding in its accomplishment, combining organically generated and manufactured sounds to create a canvas of tremendous breadth. It’s a composition that deserves to be placed with the best electronic scores and a perfect illustration of why Ensemble Taiwan continues to thrive. Indeed, it is a piece depicting social inclusion and artistic coexistence. I am mesmerized by such a rapturous performance.
-Erick Kirui
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