DEEP SIESTA COMES TO PARİBU ART ON 11 NOVEMBER
Deep Siesta, a chamber opera in three acts and a prologue, with concept, composition, direction and video design by Amen Feizabadi, comes to Paribu Art on 11 November with performances by Neue Vocalsolisten and Zafraan Ensemble.
Born from chaos. Learning to sing. Learning to feel. Looking at the human world through artificial eyes.
Deep Siesta centres on two artificial beings born out of digital chaos as they begin to discover the human world. What starts with curiosity and fascination gradually brings them face to face not only with human emotions, beauty and relationships, but also with war, destruction and the contradictions of human existence. By viewing the human world through the eyes of artificial beings, the work raises questions about artificial consciousness, humanity, responsibility and existence.
With acoustic music at its core, Deep Siesta brings together four vocalists from Neue Vocalsolisten and the live performance of Zafraan Ensemble with video, electronic sound layers and recorded materials. Shaped by a libretto by Dilek Mayatürk, the work explores the boundaries between the real and the artificial, and between humanity and technology, through the interaction of music, sound, image and text.
The concept, composition, direction and video design are by Amen Feizabadi, with a libretto by Dilek Mayatürk and dramaturgy by Konstantin Parnian. The performance is conducted by Estreilla Besson.
Event guidelines
- This event is suitable for attendees aged 16 and over. Attendees under the age of 16 will not be admitted. Guests under the age of 18 may attend only when accompanied by their legal guardian, such as a parent, or by an adult holding a notarised letter of authorisation issued by their parent or legal guardian.
- All attendees are required to have a valid ticket.
- Student tickets are valid only with a valid student ID. Student IDs must be presented to event staff upon entry.
- Doors open at 8:00 PM. The event starts at 9:00 PM.
- Late admission is not permitted once the event has started.
- Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the event venue.
- All attendees must carry a valid form of identification and present it upon request.
- Attendees are required to be at the event venue at least one hour before the event starts. Guests arriving by private vehicle or public transportation are responsible for any delays caused by traffic, parking, valet services or similar circumstances.
- The organiser reserves the right to change the event venue and/or event time.
- Sound and lighting effects used at the event may cause discomfort or sensitivity for some attendees.
- Photography and video recording are prohibited during the event. Attendees who take photographs or videos will be warned. Those who fail to comply with these warnings may be removed from the event.
- Flammable or explosive items, including but not limited to deodorants, sprays, perfumes and pepper spray, as well as sharp or piercing objects, firearms, laser pointers, selfie sticks, tripods and any other items that may pose a security risk are not permitted in the event venue.
- No cloakroom, storage locker or similar service is available for items that are not permitted inside the event venue.
- Portable chairs, stools, seats or similar items are not permitted in the event venue.
- Opened tobacco products are not permitted in the event venue.
- Backpacks, suitcases, carry-on luggage, motorcycle helmets and similar personal belongings are not permitted at standing concerts, performances or similar events.
- Pets are not permitted in the event venue.
- The organiser reserves the right to refuse admission to any individual without providing a reason, provided that the ticket price is refunded.
- The organiser reserves the right to cancel the event for any reason by refunding the ticket price.
- The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the event programme and event rules.
- The organiser reserves the right to use photographs and video recordings of attendees taken during the event for promotional purposes.
- The organiser reserves the right to carry out security checks in order to ensure the safety of the event venue. By attending the event, attendees agree to these checks. For security reasons, the following individuals may be refused entry:
- Those under the influence of alcohol or prohibited substances,
- Those displaying disruptive behaviour,
- Those carrying inappropriate or prohibited items,
- Those deemed by the organiser to pose a security risk.
- Tickets will be refunded for individuals whom the organiser deems unsuitable for admission to the event venue.
- The organiser is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings.
- Each ticket is valid for one person only and for the specified event.
- Event tickets must only be purchased through official sales channels. The organiser accepts no responsibility for tickets purchased through unauthorised sales channels.
- Discounted tickets are valid only for events specified by the organiser. The organiser reserves the right to change discount rates.
- Event tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Replacement tickets cannot be issued for lost tickets.
- Tickets of guests who leave the event venue will become invalid. A new ticket must be purchased in order to re-enter the venue.
- Purchased tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged unless the event is cancelled.
- In the event of cancellation or a change of date, ticket holders will be informed and will either be entitled to a refund or have their tickets automatically updated to the new event date.
- Tickets sold for the event may not be used in any competition, giveaway or prize draw without the prior permission and/or approval of Paribu Art.
Credits
- Artistic Team
- Neue Vocalsolisten
- Helena Sorokina: Mezzo-soprano
- Daniel Gloger: Countertenor
- Martin Nagy: Tenor
- Andreas Fischer: Bass
- Zafraan Ensemble
- Liam Mallett: Flute
- Carola Schaal: Clarinet
- Martin Posegga: Saxophone
- Anna Viechtl: Harp
- Daniel Eichholz: Percussion
- Clemens Hund-Göschel: Piano and Keyboards
- Josa Gerhard: Violin
- Jacobo Díaz Robledillo: Viola
- Martin Smith: Cello
- Beltane Ruiz Molina: Double Bass
- Concept, Composition, Direction & Video: Amen Feizabadi
- Libretto: Dilek Mayatürk
- Conductor: Estreilla Besson
- Dramaturgy: Konstantin Parnian
- Production & Management: Sofia Surgutschowa
- Documentary Materials
- Performance Video Recording: James Chan-A-Sue
- Photographs of the Tehran Boys’ Choir: Maryam Takhtkeshian
- Audio, Video & Photographic Recordings: Veda Music Institute Boys’ Choir, Tehran
- Choir Conductor: Soudabeh Salem
- A co-production of Deutschlandfunk Kultur, Deutscher Musikrat gGmbH and Paribu Art.
- Commissioned by Zafraan Ensemble e.V.
- Supported by the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation, Edition Zeitgenössische Musik and Kulturakademie Tarabya.
- WERGO · Edition Zeitgenössische Musik
Getting here
Hasanpaşa, Kurbağalıdere Cd. No:2/26 GH Blok, İç Kapı No:13, 34722 Kadıköy/İstanbul
Marmaray
From Söğütlüçeşme Station, enter Terminal Kadıköy and follow the signs to Paribu Art.
Metrobus
Get off at Söğütlüçeşme and follow the Paribu Art signs inside Terminal Kadıköy.
