Kaefer and one of her colleagues were lucky to get tickets for Luminiscence in the cathedral of Münster, the St-Paulus-Dom. Luminiscence is a 360º immersive show of illumination, voice and music. Since my explanation might not be sufficient, here's an example (all photos and videos except for the one of the outside of the Dom are by Kaefer):
It is simple and inornate on the inside and therefore offers a perfect "stage" for this kind of show.
https://youtube.com/shorts/sFknNgcbEto?feature=share
The 50 minutes long show tells the story of the Dom, or better, the Dom tells its history. Quite an achievement to crowd 800 years of history into 50 minutes! This is what the Dom looks like:
It is simple and inornate on the inside and therefore offers a perfect "stage" for this kind of show.
This one reminds me of Van Gogh's "Starry Night":
The program has four acts and I'm not quite sure which video relates to which act (with the exception of the last one). I sometimes could make a guess from the voice of the speaker, but there isn't much speaking in the videos my daughter took. If you watch the videos I'd recommend to either turn up the volume or put on headphones, the sound experience is so much more impressive.
Light and shadow with Vivaldi's "Four Seasons":
https://youtube.com/shorts/0jabu1a6SsM?feature=share
"The measure of fleeting, irretrievable time" with Händel's "Music for the Royal Fireworks":
https://youtube.com/shorts/t29cPUy3jhE?feature=share
An organ light show with Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor - definitely turn up the volume!
https://youtube.com/shorts/Z_MokEcBFIc?feature=share
A little calm in blue.
Finally, the grand finale, "A symbol of eternity".
https://youtu.be/ZNWmlOW27dc
I hope you enjoyed this show of light and music. I'm very glad that Kaefer had the chance to experience this and that she shared her photos and videos with us.
Right after Thanksgiving her closest friend from their time at UC Davis came to visit her. Here they are at the Christmas market in Berlin, drinking either hot cider or white Glühwein (mulled wine). This is for Bleubeard and Elizabeth's T Tuesday.
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Those of you who celebrate it, I wish you a merry and peaceful Christmas.
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Oh, my goodness! So gorgeous! What an experience! Happy T Day!
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks like an amazing 50 minute show. I'm glad Kaefer shared the my out so you could share them with us. Wishing you a happy T day and Merry Christmas. I know you don't do big celebrations but will you be off on another road trip? hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThe lighting in such dramatic colors must really be impressive and fun to see! Thanks for the photos.
ReplyDeleteOh das ist wirklich wunderschön!
ReplyDeleteMein Vater hätte das geliebt! Danke, dass ich nun ihn so sehr im Herzen hab.
Ich wünsche euch wundervolle Weihnachten und einen guten Rutsch ins Neue Jahr!
Impressive indeed, Carola. It’s great that we were able to share via Kaefer through you! That’s a journey of joy at a festive time of year. The winter solstice is now behind us and we are moving towards spring. Hooray! Giant, plentiful hugs - David
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Thank you (and Kaefer) for sharing that. It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day and
a very happy Christmas
Lisca
Wow, Luminiscence looks like such a fabulous light and sound show! I watched all the videos, each one better than the one before, culminating in that spectacular finale! I'd love to see that show in person! Have a wonderful holiday season!
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful light show, I do love those. Happy Christmas Carola, hope you have a lovely holiday season. Happy T day! xx
ReplyDelete...Carola, thanks for sharing this wow experience, it's almost like being there. I wish a very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWundervoll... ich werde zurück kommen und mir die Videos in Ruhe anschauen...
ReplyDeleteIch wünsche dir von Herzen Frohe Weihnacht, liebe Carola.
Eine Umarmung schickt dir Viola
Ausgezeichnet! That was incredible. Thank you for sharing. Happy T Day and Froeliche Weihnachten
ReplyDeleteCarola, te deseo una Feliz Navidad, con mucha salud, amor y paz. Besos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful show, perfect for the holiday, and much appreciated as we may never see it ourselves. Sending best wishes to you and your family for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThis is unbelievable. I would go absolutely wild being here -- it's fantastic. I hope you all have had a wonderful and safe Christmas and that the merriment continues during the remaining days of the holiday season! Best wishes and loads of joy!
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