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TWO DAYS! TWO DIFFERENT SHOWS
Wednesday, April 15: The AmeriCosmos Experience
Audiences are invited to step within and beyond our world with The AmeriCosmos Experience. This 75-minute immersive event is a masterclass in cinematic storytelling by Matt Venuti, blending live-looping, rare and captivating electronic and acoustic instruments, and breathtaking video projections. The visual narrative travels from the remote, majestic terrains of the United States—filmed by Venuti himself during his extensive touring and National Park residencies—to the deep reaches of Space, featuring stunning imagery from NASA and the James Webb Telescope. “This isn’t just a concert; it’s a multi-sensory experience,” says Venuti, “designed to lead my audience into the realization of our connectiveness to nature, to each other, and to the cosmos”.
Thursday, April 16: Music And Sound Alchemy
Experience a journey beyond the horizon with Music And Sound Alchemy, where Matt Venuti fuses a live instrumental performance with immersive 360° celestial visuals. Witness the transformation of sound into spirit under the full dome, blending timeless vistas with modern music and sound to create a profound cosmic alignment. This event is designed to lead listeners into a state of peace and expansive awareness. Matt’s array of extraordinary acoustic and electronic instruments gives him endless improvisational possibilities with the stars as his guides.
A Master of Rare Instruments
A veteran of both East and West Coast music scenes, Venuti will utilize a palette of up to 12 captivating instruments for both events, including The EVI (Electronic Valve Instrument) a rare wind-synthesizer with extraordinary expressiveness and dynamic range; The Hang, the original Swiss-made inspiration for the modern Handpan, along with live looping and a gamut of rare and acoustic and electronic instruments.
About Matt Venuti: Matt Venuti is a world-renowned touring musician and composer known for his mastery of rare instruments and his ability to create transformative musical experiences. Having performed at TED Conferences and major events worldwide, he brings a refined, globally influenced sonic palette to the Bishop. Learn more at www.mattvenuti.com.