YUJUN WANG
明 DAWN TO DAWN
Acclaimed multidisciplinary music artist Yujun Wang will launch her new album 明 Dawn to Dawn in two intimate concerts as part of the Taiwan Festival 2024.
16-17 Apr, 7:30pm
Running Time:
1 hour approx.
““明 Ming.” composed of the characters for sun and moon, encompasses our days as they unfold in the cyclical rotation of day and night. The tranquility and mystery of the early morning is captivating. Waking up when the entire city is still asleep feels like initiating a dialogue with the world, savouring the fresh air and serenity.
I gradually fell in love with creating, contemplating, and being alone in these early morning moments. This performance brings forth music created during such times.
Through the immersive sound field, lighting design, and the overlay of visuals, we aim to provide the audience with a theatrical listening experience, enveloped in both sight and sound. We hope that through this performance, our audiences can embark on a journey ‘From One Tomorrow to Another Dawn,’ drawing closer to the artistic creations nurtured and grown in Taiwan through the medium of music.”
– Yujun Wang
CREATIVE TEAM
Artist / Director / Sound Designer
Yujun Wang
Lighting Designer
Fang-Ning Wang
Sound Engineer
Shih-Wei Liu
Clothing Adviser
Hong-Ling Sam
Tour manager / Subtitle Operator
Shu Han Yang
Live Performance Filming
Sih-Wei Luo
YUJUN WANG
As a sound artist, film score composer, theater composer, and singersongwriter, Wang’s current works encompass various disciplines, including music, film, theater, and performance. Her recent focuses are among the "experimental poetic" extended from experimental sound and literature; the "multi-dimensional audio-visual" space expanded through dialogic images; the "polyphonic relationship" between music, sound, history and humanities, as well as the "resonant soundscapes” that collects the fusion of environment and vocal sounds.
Music Works:
Published works include the EP "Concave," conceptual album "The tracks on the Beach," Yujun Wang & TIMEs "Abandoned Garden," Yujun Wang & TIMEs’ album "The Initial Longing," and the same name album for the exhibition "The Everlasting Bloom" at the Museum of National Taipei University of Education, etc.
The song "Wait to be Yourself" from "The tracks on the Beach" won the Best Folk Single Award at the 3rd Golden Indie Music Awards. Founded the band Yujun Wang & TIMEs, and received the Best Folk Album Awards at the 5th Golden Indie Music Awards for "Abandoned Garden" and at the 10th Golden Indie Music Awards for "The Initial Longing."
Film Scoring Works:
The VR film "The Man Who Couldn't Leave" won the Best Experience Award at Venice Immersive event at the 79th Venice International Film Festival; "All That Remains" won the Best Immersive Experience Award at the 13th Luxembourg City Film Festival; the documentary "The Pursuit of a Cinematic Dream: Tsai Ming-Liang" won the Bronze Award in the Documentary category at the 2023 New York Festivals
TV Film Awards; "Over the Rainbow" was nominated for the 2023 Tribeca Festival; the documentary "Kam Loo Tsui" was selected for the 2022 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam; the film "Wild Sparrow" was nominated for Best Music Award at the 2019 Taipei Film Awards; the film "Visitors" was nominated for the Best Sound Design Award at the 56th Golden Bell Awards; and the film "Get Married" was nominated for the Best Sound Effects Award at the 47th Golden Bell Awards.
Exhibitions:
The Man Who Couldn't Leave at Museum of National Taipei University of Education, 2023; Listening to the Overtones of Fissures at Green Island Human Rights Art Festival, 2023; Sub-existence at Tao Art Space, 2021.
TAIWAN FESTIVAL
The Coronet Theatre proudly unveils the Taiwan Festival, marking the capital's inaugural celebration of contemporary arts and culture from Taiwan.
Over the course of 16 captivating days, the festival will showcase the talents of more than 30 contemporary visual artists, theatre-makers, dancers, and musicians from Taiwan, many of whom are making their UK debut. This unprecedented gathering of artistic voices will delve into a myriad of themes, including Taiwanese identity, post-colonial history, politics, and the complexities of human desire.
The festival's diverse program reflects Taiwan's rich cultural tapestry, shaped by a complex blend of historical influences and modern innovations. From its colonial past to its present-day achievements, Taiwan's journey is highlighted through the artistic expressions of its talented creators.
LONDON'S FIRST SHOWCASE OF TAIWANESE CULTURE FEATURING DANCE, MUSIC, VISUAL ART, PHYSICAL THEATRE, VR AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
“I am delighted and honoured to witness the partnership between The Coronet Theatre, a renowned institution for contemporary arts in West London, and the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan. The Coronet Theatre has long been recognized for its unwavering dedication to showcasing the finest performing arts from around the globe.
The Taiwan Festival represents a significant milestone in this collaboration, as it continues The Coronet Theatre's tradition of presenting audiences with the best cultural experiences. By showcasing the richness and diversity of Taiwan's performing and installation arts scene, this joint effort not only enriches local audiences but also strengthens the cultural ties between Taiwan and the UK.
The immersive Taiwan programme, featuring dance, music, visual art, physical theatre, and VR experiences, promises to be a remarkable showcase of Taiwan's artistic talent. Furthermore, the two-week-long programme sets a remarkable precedent for future cultural exchanges and highlights Taiwan's role in diversifying the cultural landscape of the UK, as well as the power of collaboration in fostering mutual understanding and appreciation.
I extend my heartfelt wishes to The Coronet Theatre for a successful Taiwan Festival, and I hope that audiences will seize this exceptional opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty and creativity of Taiwan's culture and arts.”
Representative Vincent Chin-Hsiang Yao Taipei Representative Office in the UK
