In darkened, intense hues of blue and black, a group of violists gather underground, in a large but densely packed auditorium filled with rustic, worn-out wooden benches. A single spotlight, harsh and cold, spills light over the main performer – a young violist with spectacles and a stern face – enhancing his features and the polished surface of his viola. The camera captures the scene from an elevated perspective, looking down on the audience filled to the brim with serious-faced individuals, some of them politicians in their characteristic suits, quietly discussing amongst themselves. The sampling of different personalities provides a striking dichotomy – the refined, orderly nature of the violists contrasting with the chaotic, power-driven politicos. The image is balanced by the subject placement – the main violist centrally framed, embodying a calm force amidst the dense gathering of people. The movement in the scene is minimal, creating a tense, expectant atmosphere, pulling the viewer’s focus irresistibly to the stern violist, about to play a note that would echo in the silence.