MA/IN[X] – FENNESZ
© Carsten Nicolai [Fennesz]
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▷ apertura porte h 20.30
▷ concerto
h 21.00
⦿ Geli Li [US] /// Breath VI
accordion + electronics
accordion: Michele Bianco
electronics: Gioele Nuzzo
h 21.20
⦿ CHRISTIAN FENNESZ [AT] /// MOSAIC
electric guitar + electronics
/// MOSAIC [mixed media] with Mosaic, Austrian composer and sound artist Christian Fennesz presents his latest exploration of the rich territory between guitar and electronics. Over more than three decades, Fennesz has redefined the possibilities of the electric guitar, transforming it through digital processing into vast, immersive soundscapes where melody, noise, and texture merge seamlessly. Mosaic unfolds as a series of interconnected sonic fragments—shimmering harmonies, fractured rhythms, and luminous distortions that constantly shift between abstraction and emotional immediacy. Rather than reproducing the album on stage, Fennesz’s live performances evolve in the moment, balancing meticulous sound design with improvisation and spontaneity. The result is a deeply atmospheric experience that invites listeners into a world where fragile beauty emerges from digital complexity, confirming Fennesz as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary electronic music.
FENNESZ /// is the solo project of Austrian musician, composer, and sound artist Christian Fennesz (b. 1962, Vienna). Since the early 1990s, he has been one of the most influential figures in electronic and experimental music, renowned for his distinctive fusion of guitar, digital processing, noise, and ambient textures. International recognition came with Endless Summer (2001), now regarded as a landmark of electronic music. Acclaimed albums including Venice (2004), Black Sea (2008), Bécs (2014), Agora (2019), and Mosaic (2024) further developed his singular sonic language. Alongside his solo work, Fennesz has collaborated with artists such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Alva Noto, David Sylvian, Jim O’Rourke, Keith Rowe, King Midas Sound, and Lillevan. Performing worldwide for over three decades, his live shows combine improvisation, intricate sound design, and emotional depth, establishing him as one of the defining voices in contemporary electronic music.
Breath VI [mixed media] /// Since 2020, I have been developing a composition series titled Breath. This series explores the delicate interplay between noise and pitch, aiming to articulate the subtle nuances and gentle gestures of sound. My goal is to weave together diverse sonic materials, creating a rich mosaic where each sound resonates with purpose. By 2024, I had composed six pieces in the Breath series, each employing distinct instrumentation for varied sonic purposes, providing multiple musical and conceptual perspectives on the theme of “breath.” Breath VI, composed for accordion virtuoso Anthony Millet, premiered at the ManiFeste Academy Festival, IRCAM in June 2024. In this piece, I employ electronics as an inner voice within the sound envelope, enhancing the acoustic instrument with vivid and nuanced movements of inner voices. The fixed media and live electronics animate the accordion’s sound, transforming the soundscape into a variety of sonic shapes, gestures, and expressions, thereby adding depth to the sound.
Geli Li /// is a Chinese-American composer whose musical journey spans Asia, Europe, and the United States. With over two decades of experience as a contemporary classical composer, she has cultivated a prolific portfolio spanning both acoustic and electronic media, advancing Eastern and Western musical traditions through a distinctive contemporary idiom. Her works have been performed by more than forty leading ensembles and orchestras worldwide, including Talea Ensemble, Klangforum Wien, Alarm Will Sound, and Orchestra of St. Luke’s, among others.
Recognized with more than fifty honors and distinctions, her work has received awards including the Henri Lazarof International Commission Prize and the Luigi Nono International Composition Prize, and has been supported through fellowships, residencies, and commissions at the Gaudeamus Festival, DeGaetano Composition Institute, Copland House, the Mizzou International Composers Festival, IRCAM’s ManiFeste, the Rodamúsic Composers Residency in Spain, and the Intimacy of Creativity at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Michele Bianco/// graduated with honors in accordion from the “T. Schipa” Conservatory in Lecce under the guidance of Germano Scurti. A laureate of major international competitions, he won first prizes at “Città di Castelfidardo”, the 20th Val Tidone International Prize, and the 12th National Arts award. He achieved top podium finishes at the Coupe Mondiale, Trophée Mondial de l’accordéon and the “G. Zinetti” International Music Award. He regularly performs as a soloist, with orchestras and in ensembles. His career includes appearances on Rai 1 and French TV, collaborations with many musicians and performances at festivals worldwide, from Lithuania to China. A champion of new music, he has worked with international composers to expand the bayan repertoire (notably at “ComposersPlus” in Lithuania). In 2019, his trio “Lecce Accordion Project” released the album Gogol under Maffucci Music, featuring contemporary works. He released an album with the chamber ensemble “Sirius Accordion Trio” on Da Vinci Classics, featuring music written specifically for accordion trio. He recorded his solo album “Silhouetten”, which includes transcriptions and original works.
