Twilight Epiphany (2012), The James Turrell Skyspace at the Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion at Rice University. Photo Paul Hester. Image courtesy Rice University.

Premiere of Skyspace: Olivia Block, 12 Degrees of Sky

Original light and electronic composition at the James Turrell, "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace

Thursday, November 09, 2023 | 6:15pm-8:00pm
James Turrell "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace at Rice University

On November 11th, guests experienced the premiere of Olivia Block’s “12 Degrees of Sky," following the sunset sequence at the James Turrell, Twilight Epiphany Skyspace. Presented by Nameless Sound and Rice University Electroacoustic Music Labs (REMLABS) the work is a dramatization of/investigation into the limitations and thresholds of human perception.

"12 Degrees of Sky" was presented nightly through November 29, at the James Turrell, Twilight Epiphany Skyspace at Rice University. 

No reservations were taken, seating iswasavailable on a first-come, first-served basis. In case of rain on Thursday, the opening would be pushed back to Friday evening, with the piece beginning at approximately 6:15pm.

Click here to learn more about the composer, her work, and this collaboration. 

 

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