Music Events
Guest Artist Recital: Noa Even, saxophone and interactive electronics
Date and Time
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Description
At a time when our society seems increasingly fragmented, politically
polarized, and disillusioned, it's essential that we strive to value
and nurture human connection on a daily basis. Inspired to explore
this idea of shared space, I launched ATOMIC, a long-term
commissioning project of works for solo saxophone, interactive
electronics, and interactive video. Each of the four initial
collaborations tackles a unique topic within the overarching theme of
connection. Through ATOMIC, I am to create shared space, encourage
self-reflection, and spark dialogue.
PROGRAM
bodies immutable - music by LJ White, video by Jason Charney
"Inspired by the evolution of an increasingly thriving
American transgender community, LJ and Jason aim to capture the
positive effects of support from allies and those within the trans
community. The saxophonist represents a member of the trans community
who bravely becomes visible and inspires others to live their truth."
Transduction - music and video by Christopher Biggs
"Transduction is energy conversion. All human perception
involves energy transduction, which is what connects us with the
external world and each other. Chris demonstrates this concept by
using the kinetic energy of the saxophonist to dictate all media
throughout the piece."
Do I Regret? - music by José Martinez, video by Michael Bruner
"The impossibility of re-living one's past is pursued
through the use of recorded and manipulated improvisation. This work
explores the connection one has to their past and highlights
implications of how the past affects our current behavior and relationships."
b(locked.orders) - music by Emily Koh, video by Michiko Saiki
"Executive Order 13769 of early 2017, more commonly known as
the travel ban, affected thousands of American immigrants. The piece
sonifies the stifled voices of immigrants from across the globe in
their adopted countries, as well as the stifled voices of locals
within their home countries."
Contact
Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance
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616.331.3484