OKAPI
For their latest creation for the very youngest, Sound Nest drew inspiration from Flemish polyphony, early Baroque music, and the sound, texture, and endless play possibilities of clay. Sounds are shaped by unique clay sculptures created by artist Gemma Luz Bosch at the request of Klankennest for this performance. They serve as landmarks in a landscape of natural clay that, through playful manipulation by both performers and audience, constantly changes in sound and appearance.
Just like the animal – graceful and playful, familiar and mysterious – OKAPI takes the audience on a journey through contrasting worlds of old and new music, familiar and innovative instruments, structure and freedom… an invitation to play and explore endlessly.
Children from 4 to 24 months or 2 to 4 years
Liesbeth Bodyn (direction, scenography, singing), Kaja Farszky (percussion, singing), Blanca Prieto Acera / Manuela Bucher (Baroque viola, singing), Tchi-Ann Liu (dance, singing), Jozefien Derweduwen (coach, singing), Gemma Luz Bosch (sound sculptures, scenography), Zoé Joarlette (artistic advice), Jeroen van der Fraenen (scenography advice), Lien Annicaert (business & administrative support)
A co-production of: CC Hasselt, 2turvenhoog, ART BASICS for CHILDREN, Leietheater, CC Zwaneberg, Musica Impulse Centre
This performance was made possible with the support of the Flemish Government.
