Although many who saw the multi-sensory “Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience” last summer at Longwood Gardens struggled to describe it, they didn’t hesitate to recommend it.
The innovative combination of light, sound, imagery, and music created by Klip Collective of Philadelphia will return to Longwood with new installations and more striking effects on Wednesday, Aug. 3. It will run through Saturday, Oct. 29.
“We are thrilled to bring Nightscape back for our guests,” Paul B. Redman, Longwood’s executive director, said in a press release. “The addition of new, imaginative installations means that whether you have never seen Nightscape, or if you have seen it many times before, there is something new for everyone to enjoy.”
Popular installations, including the imaginative Topiary Garden, enchanting Large Lake, and the colorful geometry of the Silver Garden, are returning. New installations include the Exhibition Hall in the Conservatory featuring a kaleidoscope of light and sound, the Mediterranean Garden lit by colorful blue and green hues that enhance the lush plantings, and the Waterlily Display with elements of light reaching out from the depths of the water lily pools while the bold, flat surfaces of Victoria water platters serve as the canvas, the release said.
Music will become an even more central feature of the Nightscape experience with light and sound more closely synchronized – each seamlessly intertwined with the other to create a deeper, more immersive experience. Klip Collective worked with a team of technicians, composers, and musicians to create a new soundtrack. Strains of Bach, Brahms, and Debussy, performed by musicians from the Philadelphia area, add a more traditional flavor to last year’s fully synthesized score.
The spirit and creative music of Nightscape will now be available to take home with the release of the soundtrack in a limited-edition vinyl record as well as a digital version. The digital version will include all music from the 2015 and 2016 display, and will be available for download and streaming at all major online music outlets. The vinyl record will include selected music from both years and a digital download card for the full soundtrack. The record will be available at The Garden Shop at Longwood Gardens, and online at Amazon and Bandcamp starting on Aug. 3, the release said.
Nightscape will be on view from Aug, 3 through Oct. 29, Wednesday through Saturday evenings from 6 to 11 p.m. Many nights are expected to sell out again since Longwood limits the number sold to keep the exhibit from getting too crowded. The gardens open at 9 a.m.; however, because the exhibit requires darkness, optimal viewing of Nightscape in August starts at 9 p.m., in September at 8 p.m., and in October at 7 p.m. The gardens will stay open until 11 p.m. Admission is $27 for adults (ages 19 and up); $17 for students (ages 5 to 18); and free for ages 4 and under.
For members, tickets are free; however, they need to make advance reservations to obtain them, Chimes Tower members and those included in their membership level do not require reservations. For more information, visit http://longwoodgardens.org/nightscape.
During Nightscape, the Longwood Beer Garden will be open Wednesday through Saturday evenings from 6 to 10:30 p.m., featuring food, wine and signature beers crafted by Victory Brewing Company with ingredients from Longwood Gardens. On Sept. 21, at 7 p.m., guests can learn about the brewing process during “Gardens on Tap: Meet the Brewer,” featuring a panel discussion with Longwood and Victory staff. On Thursdays, live music will be performed in the Beer Garden from 6 to 9 p.m.
A number of other special events are also planned, including an Artist & Friends Nightscape Speaker Series at 7 p.m. on Aug. 12, Sept. 9, and Oct. 7. Panel discussions will include Nightscape creator Ricardo Rivera and an engaging panel of urban technologists and artists. They will discuss cutting-edge topics inspired by the technology, art, music, and design of Nightscape in a series of informative lectures.
Longwood Gardens dates back to 1906, when industrialist Pierre S. du Pont purchased a small farm near Kennett Square to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Today, it is one of the world’s great horticultural displays, encompassing 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, a 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and 4.5-acre conservatory. Longwood is located on Route 1 near Kennett Square. For more information, visit longwoodgardens.org or call 610-388-1000.
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