[spectre] March 31st JOZEF VAN WISSEM in concert at LIEBIG12 -Berlin

[Manuela Benetton]

*LIEBIG 12 - Liebigstr. 12 Berlin
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Saturday March 31st  - Concert starts at 20h
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JOZEF VAN WISSEM*

Devoted to what he terms “The Liberation of the Lute,” his compositions for
the instrument have involved a dynamic mix of conceptual, minimalist,
classical and improvisational strategies. Over the last two decades, he has
used cut-and-paste tactics, created palindromic compositions by playing
pieces forwards and then backwards and used field recordings and free
improvisation to create a sound world that is at once meditative and
surprising, new and arcane. He composes mirror image melodies that step up
and then back down seemingly without end Van Wissem is able to bridge the
language of 17th century music with that of the 21st century without
compromising the timbre and resonance of traditional lute playing
techniques. An incessantly touring musician,Van Wissem's hypnotic live
shows have taken him all over the world. He has records out on Important
Records and his own Incunabulum label and has collaborated with James
Blackshaw, Keiji Haino and Jim Jarmusch amongst others. Van Wissem studied
lute in New york with Pat O'Brien and released a classical lute CD " A Rose
By Any Other Name" consisting of anonymous lute pieces. He lectures on 'the
liberation of the lute' ( At Harvard, Wesleyan University, Mills College
amongst others). He was commissioned by the National Gallery of London to
compose a sound piece to Hans Holbein's painting "The Ambassadors". Van
Wissem's work is featured more and more in documentaries and feature films,
as well as in the upcoming Sims Medieval video game.

“In “The Mirror of Eternal Light,” the Dutch lutist Jozef van Wissem
catches his own reflection in tender, minimalist picking and gold-spray
overdubs.”- -David Fricke, senior editor, Rolling Stone Magazine

jozefvanwissem.com <http://www.jozefvanwissem.com/>
Review on Concerning The Entrance Into Eternity
<http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16306-concerning-the-entrance-into-eternity/>

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*WORKSHOP: SOUND. TRACKS – “NOISER” MEMORIES*

Date: 14.04.2012 > Time: 11:00-18:00 + 15.04.2012 > Time: 17:00-23:00 —
venue: LIEBIG12


One day workshop about noise, sounds, musical instruments and
improvisational music and filmmaking, and a session of live performance of
the participants scheduled for Sunday 15th April.

During the workshop we will present the contemporary replica of the mini
cello, the theremin stringless cello invented by Leon Theremin in the
Thirties, as well as a conventional theremin and a cracklebox. The
participants will be invited to experiment with these instruments and be
stimulated towards a practical and creative approach. The participants will
be also introduced to the "art of noises" of Foley artists  - a now extinct
profession - and will learn how to use and approach sounds in a not
didactic manner. The workshop is open to everyone and no special knowledge
is required.

Filmmakers are invited to participate. Each participant will supply a
simple set of instruments. Any short movie proposal (up to 15'), as well as
video material for the workshop and for the live performance session is
very welcome.

Please submit your proposals to: alexpierotti(at)gmail(dot)com

Some of the screenings that will be discussed during the workshop include
excerpts from: The Adventures of Prince Achmed, Reiniger, Voyage à traver
l'impossible and Melies Our daily bread, Geyrhalter.

Number of participants: 5 - 15. Booking is recommended. For information
please send an email to alexpierotti(at)gmail(dot)com

Participation fee: 25,00€, fee discount for students.

Instructors:
Giulio Escalona: musician and sound operator, producers work in the field
of electronic and electro-acoustic music, both alone and in collaboration
with dancers, video artists and other musicians.For his creations he
prefers to use electronic musical equipment that he has made himself, or
obtained by transforming musical instruments, toys and recycled objects. He
have built a contemporary replica of the therecello, the theremin
stringless cello invented by Leon Theremin in the 1930s.
http://giulioescalona.weebly.com/

Alex Pierotti Petrassi: musician – DIYer – sounds builder – psychologist
doctor. His philosophy is: build, customize and mod your instruments for
each new performance. He work since the 1997 for the RAI (the italian
national broadcast radio – tv) as writer, director, composer. He has
collaborated with many musicians and artist in the fields of improvised,
jazz-contemporary music, spoken words, dance and theater.
http://www.theremin.altervista.org/

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Where:

*LIEBIG12*
Liebigstrasse 12 - 10247
Berlin - Friedrichshain
U5 / M10 > FrankfurterTor

*Liebig12.wordpress.com <http://liebig12.wordpress.com/>*
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