Serving the San Francisco Bay Area New Music Community

Thu, Feb 19 2026 6:30 PM

836M Gallery
836 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA, 94133

In this opening event, composer Anne Hege works with vocalist Sidney Chen (Hades) to refine Hades Orb—a motion-tracked hoop that filters sound in real time. Together, Hege and Chen shape nuanced interactions between Chen’s vocal line and the Orb’s live, responsive processing. Audiences are invited to witness how subtle shifts in movement and phrasing generate character, intimacy, and connection in a new opera for laptop orchestra and live voices. This event is free and open to all ages. Food and drink will be served. Advance RSVP optional, but preferred.

Cost: Free