Classical music (and, in select sessions, accompanied by an angelic choir),video mappingprojected onto the walls and ceilings of a unique temple, and a voice that narrates all the secrets of this magical setting. This is what LUMINISCENCE has to offer: an immersive audiovisual event that, following its huge success at the Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi, will bid farewell to the city on May 17. Tickets for these final sessions are already on sale—hurry and get yours before it’s too late.
LUMINISCENCEhas made a stop in Barcelonafor a limited timeafter successful runs in other European cities such as Paris (Saint-Eustache Church), Nice (Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Basilica), Münster (St. Paulus Cathedral), San Sebastián (Good Shepherd Cathedral), and many more. In all these venues and others, this unique experience has already captivatedover a million spectators.
LUMINISCENCE, the union of art and technology
LUMINISCENCE is a true tribute to the history and architecture of the basilicas and cathedrals it visits—and a very enjoyable way to learn about art and culture. Its blend of video mapping and music highlights every architectural detail of these beautiful temples.
In Barcelona, LUMINISCENCE pays tribute to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi, a jewel of 14th-century Catalan Gothic architecture that has survived fires, wars, and bombings. Every interplay of light, color, or perspective offers an opportunity to (re)discover every vault, pillar, or stained-glass window of the temple and immerse yourself in its centuries of history.
This sensory experience is enhanced by music—beautiful instrumental melodies that blend the classics with modern touches. Additionally, during the Thursday through Sunday performances, the experience features a performance by Cor Francesc Valls, a professional choir founded in 2003 that will add a layer of spectacle and emotion to LUMINISCENCE. The basilica’s excellent acoustics will amplify this sonic communion even further.
This perfect blend of music and 360-degree projections is complemented by a narration (in English, Catalan, or Spanish depending on the session) that tells the story of theBasilica of Santa Maria del Pi. Because in addition to being an artistic event, LUMINISCENCE is alsoa celebration of our city’s history, a tribute to the architectural gem that serves as the setting for the experience.
It’s worth noting that LUMINISCENCE is different in every location where it takes place. In addition to the narration about the site, the team behind the installation adapts the 360° projections to the architecture of each temple, making the experience in Barcelona a unique and unprecedented one to date.
