LAB51: A Fusion of Music, Theater, and Multimedia

An Unconventional Musical Experience

Prepare for an extraordinary evening as the innovative duo LAB51 takes the stage. Formed in 2016 by soprano Johanna Vargas and pianist Magdalena Sereso, this ensemble has earned international acclaim for their boundary-pushing approach to performance. By blending classical voice and piano with multimedia elements and physical theater, they transform every concert into a captivating, immersive event.

What to Expect

As part of the 17th Pharos International Festival of Contemporary Music, LAB51 will deliver a unique program featuring three landmark works. You can look forward to a journey through the absurd and the mysterious, characterized by:

• Hypnotic electronic soundscapes
• Surreal physical theater
• Impressive vocal acrobatics

Program Highlights

The evening will feature Cyprus premieres of three significant contemporary compositions:

• Bernhard Lang: The Cold Trip 2 (for voice, piano, and laptop)
• Georges Aperghis: Retrouvailles
• György Ligeti: Mysteries of the Macabre (for coloratura soprano and piano)

Whether you are a fan of contemporary music or simply looking for a performance that defies traditional expectations, this is an evening not to be missed.