Haiku in Sound: a Music & Haiku Jam Session

Japanese haiku and spontaneous improvisation. Haiku in SoundA Musical & Poetic Encounter What happens when music becomes poetry, and poetry becomes music? Inspired by the Japanese art of haiku, we invite you to an evening of listening, imagination and musical exploration. The Haiku Experience We begin with live classical music. As you listen, you are invited to capture whatever the music evokes in you through a haiku: perhaps an image, a memory, a sensation or a fleeting thought. You don’t need any previous experience with poetry or Japanese literature. There are no rules to master and no expectations. Simply listen, notice and let your imagination take over. You will then have the opportunity to read your haiku aloud. Inspired by your words and the images they create, we will return to the music and explore it through spontaneous improvisation. What happens when a musician sees the same piece of music through someone else’s imagination? How can a few words open up an entirely new musical perspective? The Classical Jam Session After the haiku experience, the evening opens into a shared musical jam session. Bring your instrument, your curiosity and your willingness to play! Whether you are a classically trained musician, an improviser or simply someone who enjoys making music with others, you are welcome to join.