Cello for the Moon Phases
Schedule
Fri Nov 01 2024 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Amstelpark 6, 1083 HZ Amsterdam, Netherlands | Amsterdam, NH
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Cello for the Moon PhasesA 2 part concert series by The Wong Janice
1 november – New Moon 19:00-21:00 PART 1
PART 2 – November 15 (follow link - https://tinyurl.com/yk6wpvkn)
Come and experience truly magical cello music at De Meditatietuin by internationally renowned performing artist The Wong Janice.
Each piece has been crafted during the Covid-19 lockdown period when she hosted some live-streams with journaling prompts for the community, one for the new moon and one for the full moon. Each piece was based on a looped chord progression and she improvised on top of it.
After 3 years, The Wong Janice has taken those concepts and released them separately for each moon phase and packaged them together to create a whole album and concert series. The pieces are performed on the cello, and processed through effects pedals and a loop machine which helps to build the layers and chords. This creates a more ambient soundscape which helps you to drift off and go deeper within yourself, rather than the typical classical cello sound.
WHAT WILL YOU DO
You will be guided through a journaling exercise for the New Moon. Then, The Wong Janice will perform the first 4 cello pieces from her new album ‘Cello for the Moon Phases’ starting with the New Moon, followed by the Waxing Crescent Moon, First Quarter Moon and finally the Waxing Gibbous Moon. This will take 1 hour in total.
For the Full Moon cello ceremony, please attend part 2 of this concert series on November 15.
WHAT WILL YOU EXPERIENCE
We will meet at the Red bridge and walk together through the Amstelpark to the entrance of De Meditatietuin. Since the park closes at sunset, that’s why we meet there and go together. We will walk mindfully and slowly while being guided in the dark and listen to the sounds of the animals around us, and notice whether the moon is in sight. We will enter De Meditatietuin and have 15 minutes to settle in, have a cup of tea to warm our bodies and find a place on a mattress with a pillow and blanket where we will lie down (or sit, if you prefer) for the duration of the concert.
At the end, we will have the optional chance to share a word, line, thought, feeling or ask a question and then have a social moment with tea with the rest of the participants. We will all leave De Meditatietuin together and walk back to the Red bridge, ending this beautiful New Moon cello ceremony.
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
The Wong Janice is a cellist and composer of music at the intersection of ambient cello and meditation. The philosophy of her music (inspired by Buddhism, Taoism and the law of nature) is for her as the player and also for you, the listener: to be free.
By using the cello and other instruments processed through effect pedals and loop machines, she creates all her music ‘in the moment’ from an uncontrolled yet focused consciousness ‘flow’ state, channeling the music through herself as the ‘vessel’. Whether you call it intuitive or improvised, it strengthens the idea that the music should be fluid and not bound by rules and what the composer once intended, but instead honoring what is present and relevant in the now.
Listeners have reported benefits such as calming of the nervous system, helping to fall asleep, increased clarity, and transformation of mood.
The Wong Janice has performed at everything from TEDxAmsterdam, Amsterdam Dance Event, Down The Rabbit Hole, Landjuweel, ecstatic dance, club nights, yoga retreats, cacao ceremonies, corporate events, conferences, private house concerts and weddings to online events such as Inner Peace Conference, Insight Timer Summit, corporate meditation concerts and regular live-streams for her community.
While she loves performing, she spends much of her time in her studio, dedicating time to recording and publishing her music and courses online. With 50 million Spotify streams and counting, 50 thousand followers on Insight Timer and a growing YouTube presence, her biggest joy is helping so many people from all over the world and all walks of life.
www.thewongjanice.com
PRACTICAL
Important!
We gather at 18:45 at the red bridge entrance of the Amstelpark. You will find this entrance across from the Shell gas station on Europa boulevard. You will be picked up from there as a group by the performer.
Please note that you can’t be late as the park will be closed.
We urge you to take ample time to arrive, especially if you don’t know this area or if the weather is bad, as this might increase your travel time.
Bicycles must be parked outside the park. Good to know: you risk a fine if you enter the park with your bicycle (including walking with your bicycle in hand!).
Wear comfortable clothes
Bring an extra pair of socks
Bring a journal or notebook with you, and a pen
Matresses, yogamats and meditation cushions will be provided
TICKETS
Community supported ticket: € 20,00
Reserved for those who are financially challenged and can use some extra support. (Limited space.)
Regular ticket: € 35,00
Community support & growth ticket: € 45,00
For those who like to contribute a bit extra and help us support the financially challenged community.
Refunds are not possible
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Where is it happening?
Amstelpark 6, 1083 HZ Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amstelpark 6, 1083 HZ Amsterdam, Nederland,Amsterdam, NetherlandsEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
