Composer: Alessandro Perini
Performer: Ars Nova Ensemble, Simone Beneventi, Natalie Eriksson, Marco Fusi, Irene Bianco, Vincent Caers, Oded Geizhals, Stanislas Pili, Nagisa Shibata, Ruben Mattia Santorsa, Duo Dillon-Torquati
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Kairos
Catalogue: KAI0015061
Release: 2021
Size: 640 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: cover
01. Space/Spectrum for kalimba, three toy pianos and electric sounds
02. Intorno alla traccia for clarinet with two motorized side-keys and live electronics
03. On that day my left ear became a frog for violin with amplified, custom-made bow
04. Epicentro for piano, ten vibration motors and two contact microphones
05. Steel string quartet for four performers on amplified steel strings
06. Rondò for electric guitar with three motorized tuning pegs
07. N-S for cello, piano and tape
This album reflects the instrumental aspect of Alessandro Perinis most recent re-earch, integrating multiple aesthetic references explored over the course of his artistic experience. Within a heterogenous aesthetic, the Italian composer integrates his interests in the techniques of electronic sound manipulation, the creation of electromechanical and electroacoustic instrumental devices, and a reflection upon the sound environment, tending toward the exploration of unusual compositional systems and solutions.
Perini knows how to offer different perspectives and angles on the instruments. At times the instrumental medium (which can already be considered a prosthesis of the human body, conceived precisely to obtain the desired resulting sound) is enriched with further specially constructed prostheses.
This album, recorded by some of todays most distinguished performers of the cutting edge contemporary music scene, will make your head spin if you are into cutting edge contemporary music.