You can soon follow in the footsteps of the many spellbound visitors who have experienced the hypnotic sounds and visuals of Enlightenment. The immersive Vivaldi light show is coming to Glasgow this December and will be illuminating the striking Victorian interiors of The Merchants House of Glasgow. You’ll be able to escape the bitter winter chill, step into the welcoming warmth of a historic venue and journey through the four seasons like never before. It has already wowed the crowds in numerous cities, including Liverpool, Zurich and Lyon, and now it’s Glasgow’s turn to be enchanted.
What can you expect to see at Enlightenment?
Enlightenment, a multisensory light and sound show, comes from the minds of the artist collective Projektil from Zurich. Using a combination of high-performance projectors, classical music and wondrous artistry the historic Glasgow venue transforms right before your eyes. You will feel like you have stepped into another world as the walls and ceilings are bathed in vivid projections and the melodies of Vivaldi’s iconic violin concerto fill the cavernous space.
Sit back and relax as the Italian composer’s sonorous sounds bring the projections to life. You’ll get to see giant flowers bloom right before your eyes like psychedelic Catherine Wheels, emerald leaves tumble down the panelled walls and forked lightning piercing through stormy plumes that billow across the ornate ceiling. Not only will you experience spring, summer, autumn and winter in the space of 30 minutes, but you can enjoy the centuries-old architecture of one of Glasgow’s historic gems.
Enlightenment has already been a hit with over 500k visitors throughout Europe, with many showering it with praise for its hypnotic, relaxing blend of music and art. One reviewer said, “Just a beautiful magical, experience. It was like being inside a huge kaleidoscope” and another urged “Everyone needs to see this, not just for the beautiful visuals but also the high-quality sound. It’ll restore your mental health, trust me.” So, trust them, round up your family and friends, and ensure you’re among the first in Glasgow to witness this wondrous light show.
