Little Volcano

(2019-2020)

Half concert, half storytelling event, Little Volcano is a new work of autobiography, exploring Vancouver musician and composer Veda Hille’s history through personal stories, the music of JS Bach and a collection of her own songs. In this intensely personal performance, beloved singer, pianist, and songwriter Veda Hille takes us through her life using stories, Bach preludes, a selection of her own music, and some unique and surprising recordings—redefining autobiography as she goes along. Bracingly honest and daringly intimate, this musical memoir is a testament to love, a joyful embrace of nature, and so much more.

Little Volcano. Photo by Matt Reznek.

Little Volcano is created in collaboration with Hille and T/R’s artistic directors, Maiko Yamamoto and James Long. A long time Artistic Associate of the company Hille, Long and Yamamoto have been making work together for close to 2 decades. Featuring music by Hille and J.S. Bach, Little Volcano is performed by Veda Hille, directed by Yamamoto and Long and featuring lighting design by Sophie Tang, costume design by Leah Weinstein, field recordings by Kathy Hinde, drop by Elia Kirby Productions/GNW Scene Shop and papier-mâché volcano by Heidi Wilkinson. Originally co-produced by Veda Hille and T/R, the work premiered at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby and has been presented at the PuSh Festival and The Cultch in Vancouver.