We hear music, we feel its vibrations, but few people could say they actually see music — until now. The Visual Concert in London is a unique live music show that turns a pianist’s brainwaves into visual art right before your very eyes. Sparkling images, patterns and colours projected behind the artist come straight from their mind, creating a visual performance piece that’s unique to each show.
What is The Visual Concert?
One pianist, one piano and too many brainwaves to count — The Visual Concert is a vibrant 60-minute show that gives the audience a glimpse into the mind of the artist in ways that were once thought impossible. As the pianist plays classical pieces by the likes of Brahms, Schumann and Debussy, their brain signals are translated into radiant projections behind them. It’s a multisensory treat for the eyes and ears — a rare insight into the brilliant mind of a gifted musician.
How does The Visual Concert work?
The show is a neuroscience-driven experience based on EEG visualisation data. And now in English — the pianist wears a device with sensors that detect their brain activity. The brainwave data is then processed by a software that interprets it before projecting it onto a surface. And the result is breathtaking — colourful lines entangle one another and abstract shapes form in real time as the pianist’s fingers tickle the keys.
On selected dates over the coming months, The Visual Concert brings a fusion of music and the mind to London. Each concert takes place over the course of 60 minutes and doors open approximately 15 minutes before the show start time. Note that seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone of Shaw Theatre, so try getting to the venue with some time to spare.