A full house attended our interpretation of Scirabin's ‘mysterium’ on Sunday. Over 200 souls made the trek to Tai Tam which added to the illusion of journeying to the back of beyond. Descending from the sunny afternoon into the magical ambience of the black box theatre the audience was met with fully masked performers who captivated with sound, voice and instruments interspersed with shruti songs of revelation led by Maestro Don Conreaux.
It takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community to host a tremendum. Sincere thanks to HKIS and Hillary Sandeen who as my alumni coordinator and visionary supporter was able to secure our stunning venue. Thanks to the team at HKIS for their behind the scenes support - Oscar, Ricky and Matthew; our sound and lighting team Jack, Harry, Joseph, Terrance and Dylan; photographer Tiffany; One Love band members Nazar and Kaze and Marty; interpretative dancer Rye and all of the recent advanced gong training students. Heartfelt thanks to Don for his inspired teachings and leadership and to Yaelle for her sharing, caring and presence.
The students have returned home, Don and Yaelle are safely in LA. The studio is unpacked. Last Sunday seems but a wisp of a memory. We don't remember days, we remember moments. Cesare Pervase and the best thing about memories is making them. anon
Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smiles fade, but the memories last forever. Malik Faisal. Until we meet again keep the memories intact, for they will re-create in your heart each cherished moment. Hans W. Thomasz
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Infinite Love
This weekend the studio is pleased to present our first large live event in three years. The ‘mysterium’ was first conceived by Russian composer Alexander Scriabin at the turn of the last century. Here everyone participates in a multisensory journey involving sacred sound, voice, movement, lights and scent interwoven into a transformative experience.
We are honoured to have pre-eminent Gong Master Don Conreaux to share his fifty years experience in leading these events around the world. Also joining us are advanced students from Europe and Asia. Our theme is infinite love. Our goal is memory. Only a few seats left. So book now.