Asko|Schönberg and Boris Acket Shelter: an Experience of Light, Sound, and Space

A large cloth hangs like a protective layer over musicians and audience, a space of peace and security. In Shelter by David Lang, Julia Wolfe and Michael Gordon, music and scenography merge into an experience in which time and space blur.

The rhythmic sounds of Asko|Schönberg pulsate like a heartbeat under the canvas, while the light of Boris Acket subtly moves along. Sound becomes tangible, the space becomes music. Not a traditional Christmas celebration, but a moment to surrender to sound, environment and a shared experience.

Boris Acket

Boris Acket is a contemporary artist, composer and director, active at the intersection of music, installation art, performance and film. His work connects technology and sensory experience, often with a focus on nature and space. He has worked with Joep Beving, Colin Benders, 4DSOUND and presented at festivals such as STRP, ADE and the Holland Festival.

Asko|Schönberg

Asko|Schönberg is the leading ensemble for new music in the Netherlands. They perform groundbreaking contemporary music in a variety of forms, from intimate chamber music to large music theatre productions, and actively seek collaboration with composers, makers and audiences.