Chor Choir Choeur IV
08 pm, 21 & 22 Dec 2024
The Outpost
2nd Floor, Tower B1, Roman Plaza
Tố Hữu, Hà Nội
Registration link
From the organizer:
This Christmas, The Outpost invites you to immerse yourself in “Chor Choir Choeur IV”, a captivating experimental musical theatre created by the internationally acclaimed sound art duo Siedl/Cao in collaboration with the dynamic voices of the Green Wind Choir.
** Dress code: Please wear all white, as an audience member, you are also part of the performance. Your presence is essential to the experience!
Forget everything you know about choral performance. “Chor Choir Choeur IV” transcends tradition by transforming the Green Wind Choir into a living, breathing collective of multidisciplinary performers. Voices are no longer the sole instrument; each singer becomes a storyteller of movement, light, and sound. The result is a sensory experience where the boundaries between music, choreography, and visual art dissolve.
This performance is part of the ongoing “Chor Choir Choeur” series by Siedl/Cao, a duo celebrated for their innovative approach to sound art and transdisciplinary exploration. Each iteration of the project is site-specific, adapted for its unique performers and local context. For “Chor Choir Choeur IV”, the Green Wind Choir becomes both subject and medium, with each member embodying the ethos of experimentation and artistic dialogue.
At the heart of this project lies a timely question: “What does it mean to be human?” In an era shaped by AI and digital media, Siedl/Cao places the human voice at the core of this inquiry. Raw, intimate, and undeniably unique, the voice becomes a vessel for emotion, thought, and presence — a powerful reminder of what distinguishes humans from machines.
About Siedl/Cao
Siedl/Cao is a musician and sound artist collective established in Austria since 2013, comprising Cao Thanh Lan (Vietnam) and Gregor Siedl (Austria). The duo is known for their groundbreaking approach to contemporary music and transdisciplinary sound art, and they are one of only five groups to receive the prestigious Austrian New Sound Award (2018-2020) in the Contemporary Music category.
Their practice spans experimental music, interactive installations, and live performance, with a focus on the dynamic relationships between sound, image, movement, and space. By examining the balance between nature and the artificial, human and machine, the intentional and the accidental, Siedl/Cao challenges conventional modes of perception. Their works often invite audience interaction, encouraging a deeper awareness of how context shapes human experience.
Using diverse mediums such as light, sound, shadow, music, and human body movement, Siedl/Cao creates immersive, multi-sensory performances that engage audiences both physically and emotionally. Their works have been exhibited and performed at leading festivals and art institutions across Europe, Asia, and South America, including in Japan, Brazil, Iran, China, Taiwan, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Finland, Vietnam, Australia, and Indonesia.
About the Green Wind Choir
Founded in 2019 with an initial 80 members, the Green Wind Choir has since grown into a vibrant community of nearly 200 members, ranging in age from 6 to 87 years old. Open to people of all backgrounds, regardless of origin, profession, religion, or gender, Green Wind unites individuals through a shared passion for music — especially choral singing.
Under the guidance of choir conductor Nguyen Hai Yen, the choir gathers for weekly rehearsals every Sunday, fostering a spirit of togetherness and artistic growth. Their mission extends beyond musical performance, as they aim to connect people, enrich spiritual well-being, and cultivate musical appreciation within the community.
Since its inception, Green Wind has actively organized and participated in numerous meaningful music events, becoming a vital force for cultural connection and community building. Through the collective power of song, they strive to create a more inclusive, harmonious, and livable society.
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