form and gesture

Moira’s collaboration with the Boston Ballet: ‘Form and Gesture’ ballet, Exhibit A and Exhibit B, choreographed by My’Kal Stromile.

Music credits: Attunement for piano, Hymalaian singing bowls, tuning forks and gong; AGNI for piano

Moira Lo Bianco composition, performance

meditative

A project integrating music and meditation, exploring the impact of sound on the nervous system through a collection of Moira’s piano meditations, varying in length and encompassing several musical styles. The music uses the breath as an anchor, and invites the listener to experience the present moment through non-judgmental observation.

During the performance, Moira will be engaging the audience in mindful listening practices helping them to reach calm and meditative states through the activation of the parasympathetic response, the branch of the nervous system controlling the body’s ability to relax. Prior to the performance, Moira will be introducing the audience to mindfulness meditation core tenets, and sharing her work and research on sound in relation to well-being.

reconnection to self

Reconnection to Self is a multidisciplinary art film by Moira Lo Bianco and Kimberly Prosa showcasing integrative practices that explore the mind-body connection through sound and movement.

Inspired by Johan Hari’s sociological studies of disconnection in relation to increased levels of overall societal anxiety and depression, this project conducts investigative movement- and music-based research in order to develop a methodology for understanding how movement and sound can support the process of meaningful reconnection to the self and community.

Sound incorporates sound therapy practices and instruments like Himalayan singing bowls and tuning forks, as well as original piano music. Movement draws from yoga and traditional medicine practices merged with modern dance styles.

Choreography by Kimberly Prosa; Music by Moira Lo Bianco; Camera work by Angelo Vasta

Performers: Kimberly Prosa and Moira Lo Bianco