| Hosted by | The Institute Library |
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| Details | ‘…through it(self)…’ draws inspiration from the mystical and philosophical writings of revolutionary Islamic thinker İbn ‘Arabî (1165 – 1240). This 20-minute chamber work is an exploration of profound philosophical concepts of his, through sound. The sounds of oboe, English horn, tremolo harmonica, bass harmonica, harmonium and (the specific use of) female voice blend together, embodying İbn ‘Arabî’s idea of Unity of Being: the concept of recognizing the unity in multiplicity and multiplicity in unity. – These instruments, while distinct in their historical origins and in their resonating patterns, create a new timbral union when merged. This insight grows as the backbone of the work and expands into other levels of the structure, evolving throughout. Each of the four movements explores a different concept, their trajectory mirroring that of Sema, a Sufi ritual. I. Selam: yearning to become one with (wajd) II. Awe: the life-force inside all existent things (‘even inside a rock’) III. Perplexity: the state of bewilderment / non-dual awareness (hayrah) IV. Oneness: the state of union / higher state of consciousness (‘immediate tasting’) İbn ‘Arabî valued ‘immediate experience’ above all: ‘…through it(self)…’ invites listeners to immerse themselves in vibrations, guiding them to the depths of consciousness through sound, to resonate with the timeless wisdom of İbn ‘Arabî. |
| Admission | $20 requested, no one turned away for lack of funds. |
| Location | The Institute Library |
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| More Info | info link |