Hotel Pro Forma and the Latvian Radio Choir continue their Reumert-winning collaboration in a new visual musical performance

Neoarctic is a musical, poetic and alarming performance about a new geological era, in which human interference with the ecosystem emerges at an unprecedented scale. Man has become a 'natural force' that causes rapid, often unintended changes on the planet that we live on – with dramatic, uncontrollable consequences. 

Neoarctic is the result of cross-disciplinary research and artistic collaboration between researchers, composers, musicians, writers, artists, designers, filmmakers and other experts.

In 12 scenes, Neoarctic pans across a landscape comprised of music, sound and visual impressions. Twelve singers find themselves to be the last human survivors in the world. Words are sung, whispered, shouted and repeated as pounding sound simulations. Rhythmic music merges with experimental, electronic music. Beautiful melodies arise and disappear.

The stage is covered in white fabric, a canvas on which to project light and colours, film and projections. Light fills the room with a tactile atmosphere and subtle hues, while the folds of the fabric create sharp shadows. It’s a landscape in a constant stage of change.