In nearly all cultures, light is regarded as a sign of hope and goodness. In Voca-Liszt's latest performance, almost all of the pieces are related to light and dark in some ways. To appreciate one, you need to have the other. Whether it's feeling the rays of the sun on our face, experiencing a bright moment in our lives, the darkness of a night spent in agony,wandering in the depths of a forest on a wonderful moonlit evening, or feeling ocean waves wash over our feet as the sun dawns on a beautiful beach

This special performance of "Light & Dark" transcends traditional concert boundaries by integrating projection art, creating an immersive journey across multiple stages. Audiences will not only hear the music but also see its essence unfold in light and shadow. Crafted by Hungarian artists Lukacs Samuel Tompa and Andras Egressy, this interplay of illumination and sound invites you to feel the echoes of emotion in its most dynamic form

In terms of composers and styles, Voca-Liszt is, as always, conceptually diverse, with pieces ranging from the Renaissance to the present day over a range of genres in a total of seven different languages. Let light enter our hearts and fill us with energy

About Lukacs Samuel Tompa

Lukacs Samuel Tompa is a photographic artist who graduated from the Moholy-NagyUniversity of Art and Design in Budapest. He is truly fascinated by experimenting within theboundaries of moving images and photography, exploring the relationship between light,motion, image, and sound. Through this exploration, he seeks new linguistic tools for morecomplex and expressive artistic articulation.

As a freelance filmmaker, Tompa has gained experience in various roles, including director,cinematographer, editor, writer, and gaffer. In his work, he utilizes both his creative andtechnical skills, taking responsibility for different stages of production from planning to execution

About Andras Egressy

Andras Egressy is a sound and acoustics engineer, musician, and media artist. Hegraduated from the Media Design Master's program at MOME in 2024, where he focused oninteractive sound and light installations, sound design, new media art, and creativetechnology

In his installations, Egressy strives to process the artistic narrative of his technical knowledgeacquired as an engineer through the tools of new media. Sound is the central element of hisvork, which he transforms into interactive and immersive experiences by integratingprogramming and hardware tools.

About Tianyi Feng

Tianyi Feng is currently studying at the School of Music and Recording Arts at theCommunication University of China. He serves as the president and piano accompanist ofthe Communication University of China Choir. Additionally, he is a tenor in the HarmoniaChoir and the RUSingers Vocal Ensemble

About Voca-Liszt

The ensemble made its debut in July 2022, presenting a repertoire with choral suites andother inspirational works of J.S. Bach, at Choi Center Cloud House in a special art occasion- A Night Amongst the Clouds, hosted by the Embassy of Hungary Bejing and the LisztInstitute, Hungarian Cultural Center. Since 2023, Voca-Liszt has committed to presenting 1 to 2 themed concert seasons every year, delving into the complexities of human emotion andthought. Through carefully selected repertoire and meticulously curated concert program, thechoir invites their audience to experience profound connections and reflections on life's myriad themes.choral works in a demanding manner. Diversity is the most important aspect in compiling their repertoire. They are equally proficient in Western early, classical, and contemporary music. The ensemble's name "Voca-Liszt" puns the word vocalist/singer with the name of Franz Liszt, which is also a tribute to their Hungarian cultural background.

The ensemble made its debut in July 2022, presenting a repertoire with choral suites andother inspirational works of J.S. Bach, at Choi Center Cloud House in a special art occasion- A Night Amongst the Clouds, hosted by the Embassy of Hungary Bejing and the LisztInstitute, Hungarian Cultural Center. Since 2023, Voca-Liszt has committed to presenting 1 to2 themed concert seasons every year, delving into the complexities of human emotion andthought. Through carefully selected repertoire and meticulously curated concert program, thechoir invites their audience to experience profound connections and reflections on life'smyriad themes.

"The Love Letters", Voca-Liszt's program for 2023 spring season explores works rangingfrom early European composers such as John Dowland and Claudio Monteverdi, to thecontemporary Hungarian Gyorgy Orban, and venture into the domain of gospel and jazz with American and English classics and novel creations, telling stories about all forms of love -love of nature, love between mother and child, spiritual love, and of course, romantic love.

In July 2024, Voca-Liszt made its debut in the competitive arena at the 17th China International Choral Festival. Their performance of 2 a cappella pieces earned them Level A Choir honor in the vocal ensemble category, again underscoring the commitment to vocal excellence and choral artistry for the choir in their very first choral competition.

Image courtesy of Choi Centre · Cloud House