is the title of the latest musical work for voice and ensemble written and directed by Russian composer Alexander Manotskov. This site-specific composition – written specifically for the evocative upward journey to Vigiljoch / Monte San Vigilio – is based in sound and space on the idea of pilgrimage and ascent. This is an ascent is not only metaphorical, but also literal: the audience will be invited to gradually make their way up the mountain together with the musicians through a series of musical and visual experiences. Some traditional songs will emerge in this contemporary work, such as the famous song Adiyukh, which is linked to the Caucasus epic and performed by Circassian singer and actress Svetlana Mamresheva. Ascension is not only site-specific, but also ensemble-specific, as it was composed especially for Kymatic, the contemporary music ensemble led by multi-instrumentalist Alina Petrova and dedicated to the newest musical experiments.
There will be two runs of this performance, from 12:30 to 13:30 (tickets) and from 15:30 to 17:00 (tickets).
The event includes a ride on the cable car to the Vigiljoch (6 minutes) and the subsequent ride on the chairlift (20 minutes). The last descent with the chairlift is at 18:00. The descent is also possible on foot (walking time 40 minutes). The last cable car descent is at 19.00 hrs.
All-inclusive ticket:
An all-inclusive ticket (concert + cable car + chairlift, plus return journey) can be purchased on the day of the event at the cable car station (17€).
