COCON II: A Mesmerizing Fusion of Music, Robotics, and Light at Wintercircus

Step into a world where music meets technology in COCON, a groundbreaking performance by the Cello Octet Amsterdam and visual artist Nick Verstand. 

Eight cellists take the stage, enveloped by kinetic sculptures that come to life as robotic arms, creating a dynamic cocoon that moves and reacts to the music. As the musicians play, these mechanical structures unfold, pulse, and shift, casting intricate patterns of light that ripple through the air.

This captivating audiovisual experience blends six newly commissioned compositions with a visual design that brings together classical and futuristic elements. The pieces, carefully chosen for their exploration of the tension between electronic and acoustic sounds, guide the performance's narrative of transformation and human connection. 

COCON II is more than just a concert

It’s an exploration of the evolving relationship between humanity and technology, symbolized by the interplay of cellos and robotics. Prepare for an evening that immerses you in light, sound, and movement like never before.