April 10, 2026 | 5:00PM
GLPAC E&A Theater, 301 E. Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
Professor Gascia Ouzounian from the University of Oxford delivers the keynote address for Critical Sounds
Professor Gascia Ouzounian delivers the keynote address for Critical Sounds, drawing on her research at the intersection of sound studies, urban history, and science and technology studies. Ouzounian's work asks how cities are experienced through sound, and how sonic forces shape the fabric of urban life. Her lecture sets the intellectual tone for the symposium/festival and opens a conversation between academic inquiry and critical sound practice of our time. A reception with drinks and light appetizers will follow in the GLPAC entrance.
Free admission. Please RSVP.
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This event is part of Critical Sounds, a symposium and festival exploring the intersection of sound studies, electroacoustic music, and experimental performance. Bridging academic inquiry with artistic practice, the program features a keynote lecture, live performances, practice-based research, and workshops—including a special session with Chicago’s own DJ Lady D. All events are free and open to the public. View the full schedule of events.
Presented by SPIL, the Department of Music, Arts + Public Life, GLPAC & Arts Incubator, and Patchbent at Experimental Sound Studio (ESS)