Do you hear the sound of a breath, or an ocean wave? A heartbeat, or thunder? Journey through a universe of shifting sonic identities in Transmutations, the culmination of a master's thesis by MAS/Opera of the Future researcher Jessica Shand that employs the flute as a laboratory for sound, probing the boundaries of auditory perception.
The premiere performance of this work took place at the MIT Media Lab on August 13th, 2024. It included a 45-minute set on flutes and electronics featuring guest artist Cecilia Lopez (NYU) and live mix by Ana Schon (MAS/Opera of the Future).