⭐ ENLIGHTENMENT – Vivaldi's Four Seasons as an Enchanting Symphony of Light and Sound. Immerse yourself in a world of light, projections, and sound. ENLIGHTENMENT takes you on a poetic journey through the cycle of life – from the first bloom of spring, through the warmth of summer and the colours of autumn, to the silent vastness of winter.
Highlights
🎻 The Four Seasons as an orchestral colour fireworks display
🏛 Thousands of light sources illuminate the church nave
🎥 360° projection mapping & surround sound plunge you into the heart of the action
💫 Experience Enlightenment in three versions: immersive light show, string quartet, organ concert
General Info
⏳ Time and duration: 30.01.2027-21.03.2027 - approx. 30-45 minutes each
📍 Location: Mariendom
🚉 Getting there: public transport recommended; no parking spaces
♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible with some limitations - assistance is sometimes required
❓ For any further questions, check out the FAQ here
Description
A journey through the seasons. A tribute to nature. An immersive experience for all senses. At the heart of it is a light and projection show developed especially for ENLIGHTENMENT that fills the entire space and dissolves the boundaries between architecture and moving images. Light, colours, and animations transform the environment into a living landscape that constantly changes with the rhythm of the seasons. The soundtrack is a new interpretation of Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Under the artistic direction of Martin Skalsky, the work was re-recorded with the Prague Symphony Orchestra. Contemporary sound design and electronic soundscapes by Tobias Preisig (Egopusher) give Vivaldi's music a cinematic sonic language. ENLIGHTENMENT invites you to leave everyday life behind for a moment and experience Vivaldi's Four Seasons in a whole new way – as an odyssey through the cycle of nature.
ENLIGHTENMENT Light and Projection Show (Seen in Every Slot)
The specially developed light and projection show fills the entire space and dissolves the boundaries between architecture and moving images. Light, colours, and animations transform the environment into a living landscape that constantly changes with the rhythm of the seasons. The soundtrack is a new interpretation of Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Under the artistic direction of Martin Skalsky, the work was re-recorded with the Prague Symphony Orchestra. Contemporary sound design and electronic soundscapes by Tobias Preisig (Egopusher) give Vivaldi's music a cinematic sonic language.
Additionally String Quartet – 45 minutes (usually Fridays at 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. - pay attention to your slot in the selection)
This colourful experience is accompanied by the Golondrin String Quartet. The musicians interpret selected passages from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, giving the immersive light and projection world an immediate, living dimension. The interplay of the warm sounds of the strings, the specially staged light art, and the room-filling projections creates a unique fusion of music and visual perception. Vivaldi's timeless composition is not only heard but truly experienced. This results in an intense interplay of sound, light, and space.
Additionally Organ Concert (on two selected Sundays - pay attention to your slot in the selection)
The light show is accompanied by an organ concert. The powerful and at the same time multifaceted sounds of the organ combine with the immersive light and projection world to create an extraordinary overall experience. As the music fills the space and light, colours, and projections set the architecture in motion, a fascinating interplay of sound and image emerges. The organ's monumental sound adds a special depth to the journey through the four seasons and allows Vivaldi's music to be experienced in a new, expansive dimension that fills the entire space.
