Samson Young: One of Two Stories, or Both
Manchester, Manchester, 07/07/2017 - 10/29/2017
Market Buildings, 57 Thomas Street
One of Two Stories, or Both (Field Bagatelles) is a newly
commissioned radio series and gallery installation inspired by tales of Chinese
migrants, presented as part of Manchester International Festival. Fresh from
representing Hong Kong at the Venice Biennale, sound artist and composer Samson
Young will take visitors and listeners on a journey inspired by the myths and
legendary tales of 17th-century Chinese travellers making their way to Europe on
foot.
The work begins with a fivepart radio series performed by a cast of
actors, artists and musicians. Presented in front of a live studio audience over
five evenings at Low Four in Old Granada Studios, this tapestry of sound, oral
histories, songs and poetry will also be broadcast throughout Manchester on FM
and online.
Following the radio series, an immersive audio-visual
installation will be presented in the gallery at CFCCA. This multi-layered piece
will incorporate material from the radio performances to provide another
intriguing perspective to these stories, and investigate how journeys are
remembered and retold.