Cuban-Chinese artist, composer, and cellist SUUVI premieres Dark Therapy—a groundbreaking neuroarts album and immersive performance—on World Mental Health Day. A classically trained prodigy who began playing cello at age two and was accepted to Juilliard at ten, SUUVI is an emerging force in experimental music. Her work merges ambient cello, spatial electronics, voice, and multilingual storytelling—infused with healing frequencies and guided by scientific insight.
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Born from a near-death mental health crisis and a diagnosis of complex PTSD, Dark Therapy reflects SUUVI’s deep study of trauma recovery, brain science, and ancient meditation practices—including extended darkness exposure. Developed in collaboration with neuroscientists and consciousness researchers, the eight-part auditory experience is designed to regulate nervous system patterns and evoke altered states of awareness.
Blending ambient cello, immersive sound design, and poetic storytelling, SUUVI shares her personal journey through crisis, healing, and transformation. The program also features selections of neo- and post-classical compositions, crafting a rich emotional arc that bridges classical tradition with sonic innovation. This world premiere invites the audience into an intimate space of silence, shadow, and sensory healing—establishing SUUVI as a bold new voice in post-genre music and the evolving field of neuro arts.
This is a seated performance. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email boxoffice@nationalsawdust.org.
// This program is generously supported by Barbara Walkowski.