See Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall like never before in stunning new multi-sensory experience
A stunning multi-sensory experience is coming to one of Edinburgh's most beautiful buildings next month.
The vibrant light and sound show, titled Enlightenment, will come to the McEwan Hall in Teviot Place from January 31 following acclaimed runs in Glasgow, Liverpool and Leeds. Presented by the Zurich-based artist collective PROJEKTIL, in collaboration with Fever, Enlightenment promises to be visually and spiritually uplifting.
The one-of-a-kind event will see visitors will enveloped in stunning visuals and captivating soundscapes inspired by Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. PROJEKTIL has revitalised Vivaldi’s original compositions by rearranging and recording them specifically to enhance the immersive experience, blending classical elements with a contemporary touch.
The 30-minute installation is divided into scenes, each designed to be enjoyed while seated on comfortable chairs or bean bags, allowing guests to gaze up at the projections that adorn the ceiling and walls. Using video mapping technology, the show creates a precise and immersive environment, melding imagery with the sounds of classical music to fully engage and mesmerise the audience.
The journey also consists of two final stops into the magic of the universe, taking viewers directly to ‘Samsara’, a concept borrowed from Hindu, Buddhist and Jain cultures that describes the endless cycle of rebirth and suffering, and ‘Nirvana’, the attainment of ultimate enlightenment and liberation from samsara.
Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, December 18, with a full list of dates appearing on that day. Adult prices are £10.90, £7.90 for children and £9.90 for students and seniors. You can also sign up for presale tickets via the Fever website.