Wednesday seminar: Acousmatic music as practice, model and method in performing arts

This seminar is part of the Wednesday seminar series this autumn “Methods and Practices”, where we explore a wide range of emerging methods and practices in artistic research. Here you can learn more about the series and discover upcoming seminars!

This seminar takes its starting point in the proposition that the concepts and practices of acousmatic music can be an artistic tool for transformations and challenging established concepts and practices in the performing arts.

It will particularly focus on the Acousmonium, a loudspeaker orchestra concept that was developed in the 70s at the French Radio as an instrument and sound diffusion system to perform acousmatic music.

This practice is not only about creating immersive sonic experiences but also about engaging with the acoustic conditions of the place where the music is performed and the use of different kinds of loudspeakers.

While some technical discussions will be a necessary part of the seminar, the main focus will be on the artistic part: how the concept and practice of acousmatic music and the Acousmonium can be explored and used in various forms of performing arts. It is not only about sound design and music in this context but also how it may inform dramaturgy, narratives, acting, choreography, and performance.

Olofsson will discuss the topic based on his own artistic work and research in electroacoustic music, theatre, dance, and film.  

Host: Kent Olofsson
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