Divergent Sounds at Kings Place, London on Sunday 14th May 2023

Please note: This concert is in the past and has already taken place.

Divergent Sounds

Add to my Calendar 14-05-2023 16:00 14-05-2023 18:00 36 Divergent Sounds Divergent Sounds explores neurodivergent experiences and identity through music. Based on a series of focus groups with neurodivergent people, and in collaboration with a neurodivergent steering panel, this project explores neurodivergent experiences of the world, ways in which neurodivergent people's brains may work differently, and the strengths and challenges that come with being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world. City of London Sinfonia performs a series of musical soundscapes which weave together musical interpretations of neurodivergent perceptions and experiences with recorded excerpts of neurodivergent voices from the focus groups. The discussions and themes that emerged throughout the project were reviewed by dramaturg Jen McGregor and composer Amble Skuse to create sonic and verbal explorations of neurodivergent identity. The soundscapes will convey a sense of all the multi-faced and diverse ways of being which exist in this world. Divergent Sounds is a collaboration between King’s College London and City of London Sinfonia. A recording of the piece will be available to watch after the performance. CONTENT WARNING: There will be depictions of sensory overload/meltdown. A more detailed description of the content will be available nearer the time. Two quiet rooms will be available for those who need them. This concert has been generously supported by the Wellcome Trust. Kings Place, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Kings Place
90 York Way
Kings Cross
London
N1 9AG
England

Sunday 14th May 2023
4:00 PM

Programme

Amble Skuse – Divergent Sounds

Performers

Stephanie Lamprea – soprano
Jack Sheen – Conductor

City of London Sinfonia

Programme Note

Divergent Sounds explores neurodivergent experiences and identity through music. Based on a series of focus groups with neurodivergent people, and in collaboration with a neurodivergent steering panel, this project explores neurodivergent experiences of the world, ways in which neurodivergent people's brains may work differently, and the strengths and challenges that come with being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world. City of London Sinfonia performs a series of musical soundscapes which weave together musical interpretations of neurodivergent perceptions and experiences with recorded excerpts of neurodivergent voices from the focus groups. The discussions and themes that emerged throughout the project were reviewed by dramaturg Jen McGregor and composer Amble Skuse to create sonic and verbal explorations of neurodivergent identity. The soundscapes will convey a sense of all the multi-faced and diverse ways of being which exist in this world.

Divergent Sounds is a collaboration between King’s College London and City of London Sinfonia. A recording of the piece will be available to watch after the performance.

CONTENT WARNING: There will be depictions of sensory overload/meltdown. A more detailed description of the content will be available nearer the time. Two quiet rooms will be available for those who need them.

This concert has been generously supported by the Wellcome Trust.

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