LYNN — On Friday, April 10, the artist-musician collective Soundscape Visions returns to the Galleries at Lynn Arts for a performance of live music and large-scale video art. The evening marks the debut of three new audio-visual compositions alongside audience favorites, introducing a new electro-acoustic dimension to the ensemble’s sound.
A new Sonic Architecture:
A prominent feature of the April 10 performance is a shift toward a more complex resonance. For the first time, founder and project leader Alexander Vavilov will utilize an electro-acoustic element in his viola playing, expanding the purely acoustic sonority of the ensemble. Joining Vavilov is Ara Sarkissian (piano), distinguished guest artists Ken Field (saxophone), and Rafael Popper-Keizer (cello).
Three World Premieres:
The April 10 program features the debut of three significant works that merge live musical performance with high-definition visual media:
- “Kazky” (Preview): An exclusive first look at a new collaborative project with Aza Nizi Maza, an art studio in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The studio is celebrated for its spectacular art created by children and teenagers, including neurodivergent artists, and is located in the Ukrainian frontier city of Kharkiv, which has been the subject to near-daily bombardment since 2022. Preview performance of the 1st composition in the “Kazky” series features fairytale-themed artwork by the artist children of Aza Nizi Maza and music for electro-acoustic viola and cello by Vavilov. This preview performance offers a glimpse into the planned series of visual fairytales based on Aza Nizi Maza’s artwork with the official series premiere planned for Fall 2026 at Lynn’s Washington Street Baptist Church.
- “Forever With You”: A premiere featuring François-Xavier de Costerd’s latest environmentally-themed video art and Vavilov’s music.
- “City Mood”: A new audio-visual composition based on de Costerd’s evocative photography and featuring music by Sarkissian.
Event Details:
- What: Soundscape Visions: Live Audio-Visual Performance
- When: Friday, April 10, 2026 | 8 PM
- Where: Galleries at Lynn Arts, 25 Exchange St., Lynn, MA
- Tickets: Limited capacity. Early booking is recommended at www.soundscapevisions.org/events
About Soundscape Visions:
Soundscape Visions is a multidisciplinary collective of artists and musicians dedicated to creating immersive live audio-visual performances. Founded in 2022 at the Galleries at Lynn Arts, the group has made regular appearances in the Boston area premiering several original compositions every year.
For more information or press inquiries, please contact:
Alexander Vavilov, Founder
Phone: (617) 780-2396
Email: [email protected]
Soundscape Visions is a recipient of a 2026 Lynn Cultural Council grant.
