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Wild Bells/ frequencies/ Drift brings ethereal sounds outdoors, September 25

Custom-made bells, ceramic percussion, and the greenery of Hadden Park

By Janet Smith

The instrument-installation frequencies creates a soundscape. — The instrument-installation *frequencies* creates a soundscape.

At Hadden Park on September 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. as part of BC Culture Days. Reservations required

THINK CUSTOM-MADE bells, ethereal voices, and artisan ceramic percussion pieces as Vancouver New Music and Publik Secrets present a trio of compositions and strangely beautiful instrumental-installations.

Robyn Jacob, Roxanne Nesbitt and George Rahi contribute work to this open-air "sonic environment"--an experience that promises to soothe your pandemic-stressed soul. Social distancing measures will be in effect.

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Janet Smith

Janet Smith is cofounder and editorial director of Stir. She is an award-winning arts journalist who has spent more than two decades immersed in Vancouver’s dance, screen, design, theatre, music, opera, and gallery scenes. She sits on the Vancouver Film Critics’ Circle.

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