Sonic Ritual

written for percussion trio

*premiered in La Biennale di Venezia at Teatro Piccolo Arsenale

Composer: Alice Hoi-ching Yeung 

Percussionists: Brian Archinal 

Aleksandra Nawrocka 

Federico Tramontana

(VIDEO DOCUMENTARIES COMING SOON)

Sonic Ritual is a percussion trio work that delves into the hidden sounds of percussion, exploring the profound connection between percussionists and their instruments. Through precise coordination and nuanced gestures, the composition uncovers a dialogue between sound and movement, inviting audiences to contemplate the semiotics of percussion.


The performers become conduits, not only for creating sound but also for inputting the communications and intentions behind each note. As they engage with their instruments, a symbiotic relationship emerges, where the percussionists and their instruments become extensions of one another. Sonic Ritual transcends traditional performance, offering a visceral experience where the boundaries between performer and instrument blur. Through the intricate interplay of sound and gesture, the essence of percussion ensemble is distilled into a ritual that resonates the power of connection, both between performers and their instruments, and among each other.