TABULA RASA: Reinterpreting Sound, Space, and the Senses

Abstract

"Tabula Rasa," the theme of the event, takes its name from an album by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. It is conceived as a secondary creative reinterpretation—creating new artistic expressions inspired by existing music—inviting participants to move beyond conventional performance and engage in re-creation shaped by the musical work's style and their own interpretation. The event aims to dismantle traditional barriers in music performance and encourages participants to reimagine the piece as musicians, creators, and performers in the post-COVID era. Challenging the notion that music albums are solely to be appreciated by ear, "Tabula Rasa" introduces additional performance conditions that encourage secondary creative reinterpretation and draw inspiration from each participant. Beyond auditory experience, audiences are invited to engage through visual, tactile, and environmental elements. By expanding the scope of musical performance and redefining its boundaries, "Tabula Rasa" promotes artistic interaction and cultural exchange between participants and audiences. This guided, collaborative creative approach enhances the on-site experience, extends the music's influence into the physical space, and engages both performers and participants.