Opus1

I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of “cause-and-consequences.” Thus I want to create a piece you can see, hear, and feel that idea.

- Shiuan Chang

A little peak while In progress…

Opus1 is a performance art piece that includes a composed theater and a real-time large-scale interactive sound installation complete with the collective creativity of, and performance by, its audience.

Opus1 takes an original approach to content and form by visualizing cause-and-consequence's complex fabric through a socially engaged, interactive, and collective real-time sonic composition. The installation breaks the barrier between stage and audience, creating a unique experience where the audience simultaneously functions as authors, performers, observers, and collaborators. The installation is designed to be playful and trigger curiosity while allowing the audience to exchange ideas by co-composing a complex soundscape and, in a tactile manner, comprehending the flow between free will and cause-and-effect mechanics.

Co-Production | WeiWuYing Performing Center of the Arts
Co-Production | National Taichung Theater
Co-developer: Quanta Research Institute
Technical Support: Quanta Research Institute

Touring planning | udnfunlife
International Development | Peter Boris (Pace Gallery)
Composition Commission Sponsorship | MUZIK 3 Foundation
Consultant | Huey-Mei Lee, Yong-Feng Chung Divooe Zein