Exploring Sound and Time: A Journey through Minimalism and Sonic Innovation

This evening's program takes the audience on an immersive journey through sound, rhythm, and the perception of time, featuring works by Alvin Lucier, Yiran Zhao, Kelley Sheehan, and Luca Guidarini. Each piece, in its unique way, explores the boundaries of musical experience, inviting listeners to engage deeply with the subtle and transformative qualities of sound.

Alvin Lucier: Silver Streetcar for the Orchestra (Adapted for Two Triangles) Originally composed in 1988, Alvin Lucier "Silver Streetcar for the Orchestra" is a minimalist piece that explores the sonic possibilities of a single triangle. In this special adaptation for two triangles, the performance expands to create a nuanced dialogue between the instruments. Lucier, a pioneer in experimental music and sound art, invites listeners to engage with the micro-variations in sound produced by the triangles. The performers explore different striking techniques, revealing a rich palette of overtones and resonances. This adaptation amplifies the complexity and interplay of soundwaves, enhancing the meditative quality of the piece and inviting listeners to immerse themselves in an evolving sound world.

Yiran Zhao: Piep for Two Metronomes Yiran Zhao "Piep" is a captivating exploration of rhythm, time, and mechanical precision. Composed for two metronomes, the piece transforms these everyday tools of musicianship into primary performers, creating a unique auditory experience. Zhao delves into the intricate interplay of the metronomes' ticking, challenging our perception of time and rhythm. The resulting soundscape is both mesmerizing and meditative, highlighting the beauty in mechanical regularity and subtle deviations."Piep invites the audience to reconsider their understanding of musical performance and the nature of time, offering a profound listening experience that transcends the simplicity of the instruments.

Kelley Sheehan: New Ears for Two Cone Speakers and Objects Kelley Sheehan's "New Ears" is an inventive exploration of sound, space, and the interaction between electronic and acoustic elements. Composed for two cone speakers and various objects, the piece challenges traditional notions of musical performance and listening. Sheehan employs found objects to interact with the speakers, creating a dynamic and evolving soundscape. The work blurs the lines between electronic and acoustic sound production, encouraging the audience to engage with sound in a new and exploratory manner. "New Ears" fosters a heightened awareness of the acoustic environment and the subtleties of sonic interaction, transforming everyday objects into instruments of artistic expression.

Luca Guidarini: Amber Mold Luca Guidarini's "Amber Mold" is a compelling exploration of texture, form, and transformation in sound. Drawing inspiration from the organic process of resin hardening into amber, the piece delves into themes of preservation, time, and metamorphosis. "Amber Mold" unfolds through evolving sonic landscapes, where layers of sound gradually accumulate and solidify. Guidarini's intricate use of harmony and rhythm evokes a sense of suspended time, capturing the essence of transformation. The piece invites the audience to contemplate the beauty of change and the passage of time, offering a meditative and dynamic listening experience.
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INPUT [DUO] is a collective for he exploration of the new languages of music. Formed by Alberto Anhaus and Núria Carbó, and based in Bern, Switzerland, Input Duo aims to find new ways of music expression through the combination of electronic devices, mechanic objects and not conventional instruments. The collective propose a multimedia show, based on the interaction between video, light and electronics and wants to create versatile and easy-to-move projects, to fit into today's fast-paced, expansive world.

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