SOMBRE is an immersive music-theatre experience inspired by the sonic world of Kaija Saariaho, one of the most significant composers of our time. Her music is placed in dialogue with new works by Jean-Baptiste Barrière, Cécile Marti, and Asia Ahmetjanova, creating a rich landscape of sound, image, and movement.

Five outstanding performers of contemporary music interact with an evocative stage installation of video, electronic spaces, and sculptural elements, transforming the performance space into a living environment. Directed by Aleksi Barrière, SOMBRE invites audiences into a powerful, sensorial journey where music, space, and visual art meet.

Performers: Fritz Hauser, Aleksander Gabryś, Robert Koller, Camilla Hoitenga, and Eija Kankaanranta.

Programme
Saariaho: Caliban’s Dream (bar, fl, kantele, db)
Saariaho NoaNoa (fl)
Marti: Oviri (bar, fl, perc, db)
Saariaho: Ciel étoilé (perc, db)
Barrière: Un tempo di lampi senza tono (bar, fl, kantele) partial premiere
Saariaho: Sombre (bar, fl, kantele, perc, db)