𝐃𝐀𝐒 𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐋. A lecture-performance for the winter solstice

The last novel of Hermann Hesse is about a mysterious practice, based on cosmo-poetic analogies: the Glasperlenspiel (“Glass Bead Game”). Essentially, this Game – a sort of “magic theatre” – aspires to be a synthesis of all arts and sciences. Though the rules of the game are never explained, only alluded. In this Game, music has a central role and it is in connection with mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. Inspired by this novel, through a mythical method of free associations, the Theatrum Phonosophicum develops a multisensorial performative event for celebrating the winter solstice, that is: the rebirth of Light.

The Glass Bead Players
Alexander Chobanyan
Jasmin Arushanyan
Arusyak Arevshatyan
Milena Beglaryan
Zoya Sargsyan
Kima Harutyunyan
Lia Petrosyan
Alex Hakobyan
Kira Schwarz
Gohar Atoyan
Sipan Artsruni
Artak Ghazarian
Mila Harutyunyan
Harutyun Alpetyan
Hasmik Tangyan

Photo credits: Garegin Aghabekyan