STEIM Hotpot Lab #9
Intersections and Just Noticeable Difference

Featuring:
Multi-channel concert "Intersections" by Robert Henke (aka Monolake)
Presentation of "Just Noticeable Difference" by Marije Baalman

Reservation only, limited 70 seats!

SORRY, THIS EVENT IS FULL!

Conlon Music Prize for Disklavier Plus: Kickoff concert and presentation

The Conlon Foundation is announcing the first Conlon Music Prize for Disklavier Plus for a new work for Yamaha Disklavier. The prize of the competition will consist of a performance in the prestigious 2011 Gaudeamus Music Week in the Netherlands.

The kickoff of the Competition will take place at STEIM as a part  part of the Gaudeamus Muziekweek 2010. During this event a new work by Hugo Morales Murguía for Disklavier, pianist and electronics will be performed by Sarah Nicolls and the composer. There will be presentations by Christina Oorebeek on the history of the player piano and her own work for the Disklavier, by Frank Baldé (software programmer STEIM) on using alternative controllers with STEIM's junXion software in combination with the Disklavier, and by Luc Houtkamp on pitch recognition and its use with the Disklavier. Afterwards there will be drinks and opportunities to talk about the competition in an informal fashion.

The Night of the Unexpected

In The Night of the Unexpected, as the title suggests, the element of surprise plays a central role. The evening consists of performances crossing musical styles and genres, from sedate chamber music to deafening noise. To keep the unexpected nature of the night true to its name, the programme will be kept under wraps for as long as possible. But here’s a sneak preview…

Spring Relapse by Sergey Khismatov (nominated for the Gaudeamus Prize 2010) performed by Alex Nowitz who also presents his own composition Minotaurus, using his electronic instrument that's being developed in collaboration with STEIM. Ensemble Klang perform work from Cows, Chords & Combinations by Tom Johnson.

STEIM Concert
Astro Twin (Ami Yoshida & Utah Kawasaki), Gail Priest, dj sniff

Ami Yoshida and Utah Kawasaki are the tail end of a generation of experimental musicians that defined the minimalistic "onkyo" movement out of Tokyo since the mid 90's. Through numerous collaborations they both established an unique instrumentalism early on in their careers; Yoshida's faint but electric "howling" voice and Kawasaki's ever-evolving analog synth structures. Today they continue to be influential in Tokyo's subculture scene not only through their musical activities but also through writings and installation based work. This will be a rare European appearance of the duo in their third collaboration with dj sniff. Also performing on the bill is Sydney based sound artist and writer Gail Priest. Her sound work delicately weaves together processed voices with electronic textures creating sometimes eerie sometimes soothing soundscapes.

Musiclab #3

Pakhuis De Zwijger organizes Musiclab: a bi-monthly talkshow about music and technology, in collaboration with STEIM, MCN, HKU and Interface Magazine. The events are ment for musicians, producers and music lovers.

STEIM Concert
Concern, Peter Edwards, Byungjun Kwon

New instruments don't necessarily make new music, and we've all seen cool instruments make bad music. So for musicians who decide to use unconventional or hand-made instruments, the real challenge is to develop an unique voice beyond the gadgetry, which usually takes longer than the time it took to make the instrument itself. Through our concert series, we hope we can get the point across that it's more about a musical practice rather than just a nerdy obsession. For this edition, we are happy to feature Gordon Ashworth's solo project Concern which builds beautiful drones based on cassette tape loop system and professional circuit bender Peter Edwards who performs, teaches and sells his circuit bent instruments through his company Casper Electronics. STEIM's Byungjun Kwon has a whole new set of handmade instruments that he showcased in Korea earlier this year which you know will be familiar object doing unfamiliar things. Hope to see you there!

Massive Light Boner at OT301

Turntable Music Night 8

Musiclab #4

Pakhuis De Zwijger organizes Musiclab: a bi-monthly talkshow about music and technology, in collaboration with STEIM, MCN, HKU and Interface Magazine. The events are ment for musicians, producers and music lovers.