a reception area with a juice bar. The layout permits us to host many types of events from small group meetings to conventions with hundreds of participants. Yes, we are all about hosting workshops, seminars, retreats, and performances ... and are only one step away from hosting any event which would benefit from this venue: call us at 613-832-0896 or send an e-mail to DunrobinSonicGym@ gmail.com. For further information please visit: dunrobinsonicgym.googlepages.com
flutist Kaoru Watanabe (former member of Kodo), and contemporary dancer Tomomi Morimoto. Rheo features adventurous group compositions and solos, live electronics, and improvisation in a performance that explores pulse, movement, colour, in a constant crosscurrent between cultures. Definitively an event NOT to be missed!!! There will also be regular performances of the Symphony Of Sound throughout the year.
Q: What else does the D.S.G. offer? A: The Sonic Gym offers a professional recording studio for musicians of all genres. After having operated a recording studio in Maryland, which during 5 years produced quality recordings for over 300 artists, we decided to build the ideal environment for song writers, improvisational artists and small ensembles to record their music. Again, we’re just one phone call away! In addition we invite everybody who wishes to study the phenomenon of sound in any of its aspects (i.e. philosophy, psychology, sociology, physics, economics, architecture, ...) to touch base with us as we offer a professional environment including a self-study library to explore these subjects. Q: Johannes, thank you for this interview! A: You’re welcome and, please, let me add that I could not have asked for a better friend to ask these questions. Your work in the field of sound and rhythm, especially initializing the “Ottawa Sound Healing Conference”, is much in the Spirit of the Dunrobin Sonic Gym. Thank YOU! Coming up on April 9th, Montreal based percussionist Patrick Graham performs pieces from his seminal album “Rheo”. This is an Ottawa premiere and a unique opportunity to experience one of Canada’s foremost artists accompanied by three outstanding collaborators: electro-acoustic hurdy-gurdy player Ben Grossman (Loreena McKennitt, BT), Japanese and western
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