An immersive sound and light experience from Orchestra of the Swan

On the evening of 25 September, St Nicholas Church will be transformed into an extraordinary environment of sound, light and live performance.

Inspired by the writings and visions of the 12th-century mystic, composer and visionary Hildegard of Bingen, Celestial Revelations draws on her idea of viriditas – the greening, life-giving force that flows through humanity, nature and the divine. Music, light and projected imagery evolve organically throughout the church, creating an immersive environment that is constantly shifting and responding around the audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to expect?

Four musicians from Orchestra of the Swan will perform live from within the installation itself, interacting with an evolving electronic sound world manipulated in real time. Live performance, projection and architecture become part of a single unfolding experience.

You are free to sit, lie down, wander or remain still. Every person's experience will be unique; please bring your own mat if you would like to do so. There are three performances: 7.15pm, 8.30pm and 9.45pm.

What we ask of you:

On arrival, participants will be invited to complete a short mood questionnaire before being welcomed into the installation by Wanjiku Nyachae. The experience lasts approximately 35 – 40

minutes, after which participants will be invited to record their reflections. These responses form an important part of the project's continuing exploration of how immersive artistic experiences can influence wellbeing, human connection and our relationship with the spaces we inhabit.

How can I reserve tickets ?

Clicking the 'Register Your Interest' button will take you to a registration form. Follow the instructions on the form and, if successful, we will invite you to attend. We hope that we can invite everyone that registers their interest, however owing to strict capacity limits, we may have to restrict numbers to keep everybody safe. In the meantime, pencil the date in your diary until you hear from us.

Am I able to select my preferred time slot?

You will be able to select your preferred time slot when registering. For those that are successful, we will try our best to give you your preference, though it depends upon availability.

How much does it cost to attend?

Admission is free, but places are limited. You will need to register your interest in advance.

How long will the experience take?

The experience will take approximately 1 hours 5 mins including a 35-40 minute performance.

Supported using public funding by the Arts Council