Mary Bichner is an American orchestral composer of opera and ballet with sound-to-color synesthesia — a neurological condition that allows her to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded.
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Wicked Local Interview for Sept 4th "Nossa Senhora" Carillon Premeire
August 15, 2026
Thank you so much to Wicked Local for interviewing Mary about her new carillon work, "Nossa Senhora", which will premiere at Our Lady of Good Voyage Church in Gloucester, MA, USA on Sept 4th! Here is a brief excerpt from the article:
"While composing for a carillon is a lot different than writing for opera and ballet, Bichner said her unique neurological condition, sound-to-color synesthesia, has been a plus. [...] 'It can be exciting,' Bichner said. 'I feel I can bring an audience more into the music by telling them about the colors in advance.'"
You can read the full story right here:
And learn about the premiere, which will take place during Our Lady's annual carillon concert series, right here:
https://marybichner.com/calendar
Thanks again to WL, and looking forward to the September 4th premiere! 🔔🎶
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