Matera 2019: A Sound Art Journey Through the City's Acoustic Heritage
In September 2019, Matera, recognized as the European Capital of Culture in 2019, showcases sound art projects that delve into themes of sound, silence, and nature. The initiative 'IN ViTRØ ~ Artificial sønificatiøn' features artists such as Giulio Colangelo, Valerio De Bonis, and Ryoichi Kurokawa, with performances set in castles and hypogea. The 'In Vitro: Sound Art Exhibition' is hosted at Palazzotto del Casale, highlighting creations from emerging international talents. Ryoichi Kurokawa will present 'Subassemblies' in Piazza San Francesco on September 27. Additionally, on September 26, Joe Johnson will conduct the premiere of 'Partitura per Orchestra e Suoni Naturali,' while Georg Friedrich Haas performs 'Music for Matera' on September 21 across various locations.
Key facts
- Matera is the 2019 European Capital of Culture.
- The project 'IN ViTRØ ~ Artificial sønificatiøn' involves international artists exploring sound and silence.
- Exhibition 'In Vitro: Sound Art Exhibition' takes place in September at Palazzotto del Casale.
- Ryoichi Kurokawa debuts 'Subassemblies' on September 27 in Piazza San Francesco.
- 'Suoni del Futuro Remoto' features artists Joe Johnson, Hilde Marie Holsen, and Onyx Jazz Club.
- World premiere of 'Partitura per Orchestra e Suoni Naturali' on September 26 in Piazza San Francesco, conducted by Joe Johnson with Paolo Fresu.
- 'Voices of the Spirit' includes compositions by Georg Friedrich Haas and Nicola Campogrande.
- Georg Friedrich Haas performs 'Music for Matera' on September 21 at multiple venues.
Entities
Artists
- Giulio Colangelo
- Valerio De Bonis
- Ryoichi Kurokawa
- Joe Johnson
- Hilde Marie Holsen
- Paolo Fresu
- Georg Friedrich Haas
- Nicola Campogrande
- Arianna Testino
Institutions
- RM Centro Ricerche Musicali
- Edison Studio
- Spaziomusica
- Onyx Jazz Club
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale Domenico Ridola
- Museo Nazionale d’Arte Medievale e Moderna della Basilicata Palazzo Lanfranchi
- Convento di Sant’Agostino
- Casa Cava
- Artribune
Locations
- Matera
- Italy
- Palazzotto del Casale
- Piazza San Francesco
- Sassi
- Parco della Murgia
- Casa Cava
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale Domenico Ridola
- Museo Nazionale d’Arte Medievale e Moderna della Basilicata Palazzo Lanfranchi
- Convento di Sant’Agostino