Soundscape Visions to Debut New Audio-Visual Works at Lynn Arts Gala

The artist-musician collective will premiere three collaborative multimedia compositions at the April 10 performance.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:37pm

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On April 10, 2026, the Soundscape Visions artist-musician collective will return to the Galleries at Lynn Arts in Lynn, Massachusetts for a performance featuring the debut of three new audio-visual compositions. The program will showcase an expanded electro-acoustic sound, with founder Alexander Vavilov incorporating an electro-acoustic element into his viola playing for the first time. Joining Vavilov will be pianist Ara Sarkissian, saxophonist Ken Field, and cellist Rafael Popper-Keizer.

Why it matters

Soundscape Visions has built a reputation in the Boston area for its immersive live audio-visual performances that merge music, visual art, and technology. The collective's April 10 gala will introduce new collaborative projects that further push the boundaries of their multimedia approach, including a preview of 'Kazky,' a series based on artwork by children and teenagers from the Aza Nizi Maza art studio in war-torn Kharkiv, Ukraine.

The details

The April 10 program will feature the debut of three new audio-visual works. 'Kazky (Preview)' will offer a first look at Soundscape Visions' collaborative project with the Aza Nizi Maza art studio in Kharkiv, Ukraine, featuring fairytale-themed artwork by the studio's young artists paired with electro-acoustic viola and cello music by Vavilov. The program will also include the premiere of 'Forever With You,' a new environmentally-themed composition featuring video art by François-Xavier de Costerd and music by Vavilov, as well as 'City Mood,' a new work based on de Costerd's photography with music by Sarkissian.

  • The April 10, 2026 performance will take place at 8 PM.
  • The 'Kazky' series is planned to have its official premiere in Fall 2026 at Lynn's Washington Street Baptist Church.

The players

Soundscape Visions

A multidisciplinary collective of artists and musicians dedicated to creating immersive live audio-visual performances, founded in 2022 at the Galleries at Lynn Arts.

Alexander Vavilov

The founder and project leader of Soundscape Visions, who will be utilizing an electro-acoustic element in his viola playing for the first time.

Ara Sarkissian

A pianist performing with Soundscape Visions.

Ken Field

A distinguished guest saxophonist performing with Soundscape Visions.

Rafael Popper-Keizer

A cellist performing with Soundscape Visions.

Aza Nizi Maza

An art studio in Kharkiv, Ukraine that is celebrated for its spectacular art created by children and teenagers, including neurodivergent artists, and is the subject of Soundscape Visions' 'Kazky' collaborative project.

François-Xavier de Costerd

An artist whose environmentally-themed video art and photography will be featured in Soundscape Visions' new audio-visual compositions.

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What they’re saying

“The April 10 program features the debut of three significant works that merge live musical performance with high-definition visual media.”

— Alexander Vavilov, Founder, Soundscape Visions

What’s next

The official premiere of the 'Kazky' series is planned for Fall 2026 at Lynn's Washington Street Baptist Church.

The takeaway

Soundscape Visions continues to push the boundaries of multimedia performance art, blending live music, video, and visual elements to create immersive experiences for audiences in the Boston area. Their April 10 gala will showcase new collaborative projects that expand the collective's electro-acoustic sound and introduce powerful artwork from Ukraine's Aza Nizi Maza studio.