Having its roots from the
novel Wayfarers written by
Norwegian writer, Knut Hamsun,
Longing portrays aspiration in a
universal sense, where cultures
and backgrounds know no
boundaries. It explicitly creates
a platform where the North and
South (East) meet; displaying
digital set design, music
composition, contemporary
dance and musicians from
different backgrounds.
Music composed
by
Adeline Wong, Malaysia
Digital art projections by
Are Andreassen, Norway
Performed by
T'ANG Quartet
Singapore's Premier String Quartet
Featuring
Ørnulf Lillebjerka (Solo Cello) &
Kristin Holand (Dance)
Director
Stein Elvestad, Norway
Sound Design
Are Simonsen, Norway
Producer
Knut Skoglund, Norway
18 February 2012 KLPAC Pentas 1
Tickets: Adults RM60/45/35, Students RM25 (Limited concession
for walk in only)
10% discount for BMW White Card members
Call/Walk -In
klpac@Sentul Park 03-4047 9000
TAS @ Lot 10 03-2142 2009/03-2143 2009
Online booking: http://www.klpac.org/?p=5359
Longing
is a performance that portrays aspiration in a universal
sense, where cultures and backgrounds know no boundaries.
It expresses a feeling of longing, and forms the soundboard
between two continents. Nordlandia/Southeast Asia Art
Company has successfully achieved such The performance
will feature music composed by Malaysian composer, Adeline
Wong to flow with digital projections (visual collages)
created by Are Andreassen and backed by electronica music
/ sound design by Are Simonsen.
The project had its roots from
the novel Wayfarers written by Norwegian writer, Knut
Hamsun. It is based on the fascination of its main character,
August, as he travels to Bakindien - stretching from
Java, Malaysia, Sri Lanka. Being an optimist, his travel
is filled with adventure and hopes centered on eight
keys to eight chests. The colour and spectrum of his
travel form the conceptual foundation of Nordlandia's
project. This initiated the deeper search into the chests
for creative ideas, which led Norlandia/Southeast Asia
Art Company on a visit to Malaysia in the spring of
2009.
The pilot project included peripheral
observations and an art film on Are Andreassen's collection
of material. One of the treasures was seen in the music
composer, Adeline Wong, who found it stimulating to
entwine her music in a collage frame. With this collaboration
Longing hit its first keynote. It was also noteworthy
that both Malaysia and Norway have many similarities
in its cultural, social and economic setup. It is indeed
amazing that the treasure of Longing is its viability
in showcasing the unique and intricate movement and
shades of music, dance and modern technology.
Longing (originally named LENGT
in Norwegian language) received its world premiere performance
at the Bodø Music Festival, Norway in August
2010.
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