Art Tech on Sound Form Emptiness
Meditate on Heart Sutra Nine Songs in Image and Sound
Walk and Breathe in Mindfulness in Immersive Theatre
Discovering the Heart Sutra is not other than Bach
Bach is Heart Sutra, an Art Tech Meditation project, offers the public the chance to experience the multilayered interplay of sounds and images in an immersive theatre. In and off the venue of the Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, a special layout of installation works will be created to guide participants on meditative experiences where they can stroll in mindfulness and discover each breath, each sound.
“An experience that infuses Buddhist philosophy into Christian music-
an amalgamation of religions from the East and the West.”
Chow Fan Fu. Art Critic
“Immerse in an infinite mirrored space to understand ‘phantom and reality’.
Grounding, healing, and insightful.”
Buddhist Compassion Bi-weekly Magazine
“Bach is Heart Sutra energise us. I find it meaningful.”
Venerable Sik Tsang Chit. Tung Lin Kok Yuen
Bach is Heart Sutra (2020) is the recipient of the DFA Design for Asia Awards 2021 – Merit Award
Mathias Woo
Mak Kwok Fai
Can. Ha
Cedric ChanLai Tat Wing
Vanessa Pong LeeDavid YeungRebecca Yip
Cedric ChanEllen KongDan TseLuka WongDavid YeungRebecca Yip
In April, a unique chanting and meditation programme will be featured in the Grand Theatre using the Art Tech of immersive audio for a new interpretation of the Heart Sutra, which will be arranged into nine songs with adaptation to Bach’s music. As one listens to each inhalation and exhalation, one becomes aware of the breathing and their rhythms, and develops a fresh understanding of one’s own being. As one takes pleasure in chanting and singing along, the wisdom contained in the 260 words of the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra can be experienced in the here and now.
In May, the practice of hand-copying sutra and walking meditation will be brought into an immersive and participatory theatre for interpretation of the famed line: Form Is Emptiness and Emptiness Is Form. By engaging hands and eyes in the traditional practice of hand-copying sutra, the participants will achieve some understanding of the Buddhist scripture. Participants will then take a meditative walk around the immersive theatre where they immerse themselves in the dynamic fusion of the music and video images, and discover the interconnectedness of the Heart Sutra and Bach. By focusing deeply on one’s own body, breathing, and steps in the meditative walks, the individual participant can experience a state of tranquility in the here and now.
“Z Innovation Lab 2019” garnered the Red Dot Award in 2020. Curated and designed by Mathias Woo, Z Innovation Lab 2020 is a performing arts project that focuses on the integration of technology and creativity. The theatre serves as a stage and technology laboratory that experiments stage technologies with artists and technical specialists all over the world, to inspire creativity in the theatre industry and expands the possibilities of theatrical performance. We establish a platform for knowledge and ideas exchange, a platform to demonstrate stage technology exploration and showcase various technical configurations and applications, developing a new arts festival paradigm of “Technology + Innovation”.
Composed by: Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite No. 1 in G Major BWV 1007
Cello by Pierre Fournier
Suite No. 1 in G Major BWV 1007: I. Praeludium
Recorder by Marion Verbruggen
Invention No. 1 in C Major, BWV 772
Piano by Glenn Gould
The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080: Fugue simple
Piano by David Lively
Prelude and Fugue in C (The Well-Tempered Clavier), BWV 846: Prelude
Piano by Friedrich Gulda
The Musical Offering, BWV 1079, Sonata sopr’il Soggetto Reale à Traversa. Violino e Continuo: I. Largo
Performed by Ricercar Consort (Harpsichord by Maude Gratton, Violin by Francois Fernandez, Flute by Marc Hantai, Viola da Gamba by Philippe Pierlot)
Prelude No.21 in B Flat Major BWV 866
by Jacques Loussier Trio
Suite for Cello Solo No. 6 in D, BWV 1012: 5. Gavotte I-II
by Maurice Gendron
Sonata for Violin Solo No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001: I. Adagio
by Shlomo Mintz
Cantata BWV 147: Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben, 10. Chorale, Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude
Accordion by Stefan Hussong
First Lessons in Bach: Complete, Books 1 and 2
by KJ Wong
St Matthew Passion, BWV 244
by Münchener Bach-Chor & Münchener Bach-Orchester
Conducted by: Karl Richter
Space and Digital Media Design: Mathias Woo
Sound Designer: Can. Ha
Lighting Designer: Mak Kwok Fai
Digital Image Production: Wing Chan
Heart Sutra Sound Installation
Design: Mathias Woo
Programmer: Johnny Sze
Production, Technical and Stage Manager: Chow Chun Yin
Rehearsal Master: Charmaine Cheng
Deputy Stage Manager: Carmen Hung
Disguise System Operation: Johnny Sze
Assistant Stage Manager: Onki Chan, Megan Hung
Make-up & Hair: Billie Siu
Wardrobe: Bonnie Chan
Stage Crew: Kenneth Chan, Leung Chi Hang
International Exchange Director: Wong Yuewai
Company Manager (Administration and Finance): Jacky Chan
Company Manager (Programme): Doris Kan
Public Relations Manager: Luka Wong
Programme Manager: Ho Yin Hei
Assistant Programme Manager / Promotional Video: Ricky Cheng
Programme and Art Administration Trainee: Stephy Yeung
Season 2021 Key Visual Design: Lee Ken Tsai
“Hong Kong in Experiment” Game Developer: Lin Cong Min (Taiwan)
Graphic Design Assistant: Coco Cheung
Video Documentation: 3JBK production
Photography: Apple Lai, Franz Lai, Vic Shing
Translation: Moyung Yuk-Lin
Tung Lin Kok Yuen
Edgar Hung
The Heart Sutra Calligraphy: Bada Shanren
The Heart Sutra sign language reference: Buddhistdoor – Channel B
Composed by: Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite No. 1 in G Major BWV 1007
Cello by Pierre Fournier
Suite No. 1 in G Major BWV 1007: I. Praeludium
Recorder by Marion Verbruggen
Invention No. 1 in C Major, BWV 772
Piano by Glenn Gould
The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080: Fugue simple
Piano by David Lively
Prelude and Fugue in C (The Well-Tempered Clavier), BWV 846: Prelude
Piano by Friedrich Gulda
The Musical Offering, BWV 1079, Sonata sopr’il Soggetto Reale à Traversa. Violino e Continuo: I. Largo
Performed by Ricercar Consort (Harpsichord by Maude Gratton, Violin by Francois Fernandez, Flute by Marc Hantai, Viola da Gamba by Philippe Pierlot)
Prelude No.21 in B Flat Major BWV 866
by Jacques Loussier Trio
Suite for Cello Solo No. 6 in D, BWV 1012: 5. Gavotte I-II
by Maurice Gendron
Sonata for Violin Solo No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001: I. Adagio
by Shlomo Mintz
Cantata BWV 147: Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben, 10. Chorale, Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude
Accordion by Stefan Hussong
Prelude and Fugue in C (The Well-Tempered Clavier), BWV 846: Prelude
Piano by Glenn Gould
Chief Curator, Artistic Director, Space and Digital Media Design: Mathias Woo
Lighting Designer: Mak Kwok Fai
Sound Designer: Can. Ha
Music Arrangement: Cedric Chan, Lai Tat Wing
Voice Recording: Vanessa Pong Lee, David Yeung, Rebecca Yip
The Heart Sutra Mentor: Theresa Leung
Graphic Design: Lee Ken Tsai
Heart Sutra Sound Installation
Design: Mathias Woo
Programmer: Johnny Sze
Production and Technical Manager: Chow Chun Yin
Rehearsal Master: Charmaine Cheng
Moving Image Production: Wing Chan
Disguise System Operation: Johnny Sze
Music Editing & Mixing: Step Ip
Assistant Stage Manager: Onki Chan, Megan Hung
Stage Crew: Ellen Kong
International Exchange Director: Wong Yuewai
Company Manager (Administration and Finance): Jacky Chan
Company Manager (Programme): Doris Kan
Public Relations Manager: Luka Wong
Programme Manager: Ho Yin Hei
Assistant Programme Manager / Promotional Video: Ricky Cheng
Programme and Art Administration Trainee: Stephy Yeung
“Hong Kong in Experiment” Game Developer: Lin Cong Min (Taiwan)
The Heart Sutra Game Developer:
IVE Higher Diploma in Games and Animation:
Chan Man Chin, Chau Yi Hei, Chow Wan Him, Ko Ming Chun, Koo Chi Yan, Kwok Hoi Lam, Kwok Hoi Yan, Ma Sin Yi, Tam Sze Chun
Graphic Design Assistant: Coco Cheung
Photography: Franz Lai, Vic Shing
Translation: Moyung Yuk-Lin
Tung Lin Kok Yuen
Edgar Hung
The Heart Sutra Calligraphy: Bada Shanren
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【April】Round 1:Immersive Theatre @Grand Theatre
Running time approximately 70 minutes with no intermission
No latecomers will be admitted, until a suitable break in the performance.
Audience may enter the theatre to experience "Art Tech Meditation" at 2:45pm/ 7:45pm. The performance will officially begin at 3:15pm/ 8:15pm.
【May】Round 2: Walking Meditation @Studio Theatre
Running time approximately 60 minutes with no intermission
Audience will need to take their shoes off to enter the installation
No latecomers will be admitted, until a suitable break in the performance.
【Zuni Somatics Lab-Know Your Body】Online Workshop @ZLive
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