Intimate Piano-Dance Performance Offers a First Glimpse of a Bold Multimedia Vision

Visionary performing artist and producer Minna Re Shin, celebrated for her boundary-pushing artistry and her acclaimed 2021 project Sonate Tableaux, invites presenters and the public to an exclusive preview of her latest work, Sonate des Saisons, which draws inspiration from the virtuosic and neo-romantic work Sonate pour piano en mi mineur, Op. 2 by the Canadian female composer Rachel Laurin. This special event marks a new chapter in Shin’s artistic evolution—one that deepens her commitment to fusing music, dance, and visual arts into a singular, transformative experience.

At the heart of this preview is Minna Re Shin’s unmistakable authenticity and passion. In this intimate work-in-progress showing, Shin presents a live performance that fuses classical piano with contemporary dance—offering an early glimpse into a larger, evolving project that will ultimately bring together music, movement, Chinese calligraphy, video, and projection mapping. Rooted in her signature blend of Eastern and Western aesthetics, the full vision reimagines classical music through a rich, multidisciplinary lens.

“I dream big, and sometimes these dreams become attainable as I continue to believe in the pursuit of the elusive and the remarkable,” says Shin. “Even more ambitious and audacious than Sonate Tableaux, Sonate des Saisons intertwines music, dance, and Chinese calligraphy into an evocative visual narrative—one that is deeply personal, culturally rich, and artistically bold.”

dancers Clara Koçollari (left), Arnaud Mongeon (centre), and Alexander Ellison (right)

While the preview highlights the live integration of piano and dance, the complete work will also encompass cinematographic elements and digital visuals. A full-length album and video release are planned for spring 2026, offering presenters a unique opportunity to program a work that promises to captivate modern audiences across genres and generations.

A question-and-answer session with several team members, including preeminent choreographer Shawn Hounsell and up-and-coming animation in motion designer and projection mapping specialist Loïc Bruderlein, will follow the piano-dance performance.

Come and experience the evolution of a rare and powerful artistic voice.

All are welcome, and admission is free.

Featured Artists: Minna Re Shin and dancers Clara Koçollari, Alexander Ellison, and Arnaud Mongeon.

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Auditorium
Vanier College
865 Sainte-Croix Avenue
Montreal, Quebec H4L 3Y5