GREGORY UHLMANN IN THE HIFI PURSUIT LISTENING ROOM DREAM NO. 3

Join Chicago-based recording company International Anthem for a series of four listening experiences this April and May. Featuring analog tape reels printed from original masters—including recent, new, and upcoming releases—each session takes place inside Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3.  

First up, musician, composer, and guitarist Gregory Uhlmann will be joined by the label’s co-founder Scottie McNiece. Using his extensive background across a variety of genres including jazz, folk, and electronic, Uhlmann will play music from his new album Extra Stars as well as recent releases from his co-led quintet SML.  

Additional International Anthem listening sessions include BODY SOUND on Friday, April 24; Jeff Parker on Monday, May 11; and, Kalia Vandeve on Tuesday, May 12.

Designed to envelop the listener in sound that is as rich in texture as it is in emotion, visitors will experience realistic, natural sound from Turnbull’s sculptures and a chance to slow down and engage deeply in listening.  

Learn more about the listening room.

Please Note: Access to the HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3 is limited and on a first- come basis. If you have pre-purchased admission tickets and it is at capacity when you arrive, your ticket can be refunded.

AccessibiliTy & What to Expect

  • Format: Drop in to listen to the live operator’s music selections as they activate the sound system. Due to the limited capacity, if there is a line, visitors may be limited to 15 minutes in the listening room. Visitors will be notified when it is time to leave. Access to the HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3 is on a first come basis. If you have pre-purchased admission tickets and it is at capacity when you arrive, your ticket can be refunded.
  • About the space: The listening room is located in the museum’s historic Carnegie Library space. Some seating is available along with standing room. It is fully wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible restroom on the ground floor. Read more about accessibility at Cooper Hewitt.
  • Accommodations: Accessibility resources, including T-Coil, sound dampening headphones, and a priority line for visitors with disabilities, are available to support your participation. Ask a staff member or email CHAccess@si.edu for more information.

Support 

This exhibition is made possible by the August Heckscher Exhibition Fund, the Ehrenkranz Fund, the Barbara and Morton Mandel Design Gallery Endowment Fund, the Fisher Arts Impact Fund, and Jonathan Schroeder and Janet Borgerson. In-kind support provided by Kvadrat Inc. and USM Modular Furniture.