TOUCHING THE SOUNDS WITH BEETHOVEN
A breakthrough musical play for all children, specially conceived for the hearing impaired,
in which one sees and touches the sounds.
~ WINNER OF THE ‘ACCESS ISRAEL 2018’ AWARD ~
A unique show combining music, play and science - Inspired by Beethoven’s life story, who despite his deafness continued to compose masterpieces. The orchestra's frequencies are processed in real time, creating a new accessible way of experiencing music - via sight and touch, using Cymatics based technology (the science of sound waves effect on matter). Enjoyable and fascinating for all children. A story about friendship, the human spirit and its ability to overcome disabilities.
Suitable age: 4-11
Music: Ludwig Van Beethoven
Play creator: Yoram Lachish
Directors and actors: Fyodor Makarov (Beethoven) and Losha Gavrielov (Hans)
Cymatics: Mordechai Braunstein
Conductor: Yshai Steckler
Orchestra: 30 players chamber orchestra
Watch the Channel 10 media coverage of the project
Allows children to experience classical music in a new intriguing manner
- Iris Paris, Israeli Ministry of Education
Smart, interesting and creative. So interesting to discover more ways to experience music
- Michal Reshef, speech therapist
A wonderful opportunity to create a solution and breakthrough in an area craving such innovation
- Doron Salomon, conductor
Superb, exciting and touching. Acting that is praiseworthy, serious, deeply addressing the subject without being gushy or childish, rather, serious and compassionate
- Clair Meghnagi, singer