Blacksburg-based artist Joni Pienkowski is exhibiting at the Moss Arts Center as part of Landscape: Another Dimension, with her work remaining on view through Friday, March 7, 2014. The fun part, though, is that Pienkowski’s exhibition took on a new life halfway through its run: students in Virginia Tech’s School of Visual Arts helped to rotate and rearrange the pieces for an entirely new viewing experience.
Take a look at the before and after images of the works! Some arrangements have stayed the same, while others truly give a new perspective.
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Photos: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra rehearsal observation
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra joined us here in Blacksburg on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, along with special guest, violinist Ryu Goto, for an exquisitely beautiful performance.
Violinist Ryu Goto
However, before the performance, local music students got a special treat: members of the Radford Youth Orchestra and string students in Virginia Tech’s School of Performing Arts were invited to sit in on Orpheus’ rehearsal. Orpheus Chamber Orchestra is known for its democratic rehearsal style, a technique known (and trademarked!) as the Orpheus Process. The process is based on eight principles:
During the rehearsal, it was clear that the orchestra members felt comfortable sharing their observations on the sound as a whole, and the other members felt just as comfortable listening to the suggestions for improvement.
Members of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (and violinist Ryu Goto) listen as one member shares their thoughts on how to improve the sound.
For more about Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and their Orpheus Process, visit their website.
You can also see more photos from the rehearsal below, or click here to view our Flickr set.
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