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Categoria: Exhibition Catalogues

MACRO ASILO DIARIO – PROJECT ROOM YUVAL AVITAL

Texts by: Francesco Saverio Teruzzi, Stefania Crobe, Roberta Malasecca e Michele Marinaccio, Flavia MatittiSize: 21×27 cmPages: 16Languages: Italian The booklet dedicated to Postcards from Rome by Yuval Avital is part of the MACRO Asilo Diario, a collectible catalogue series. This edition documents Avital’s one year long immersive exploration of Rome, blending sound, imagery, and text to convey his […]

ICONIC -SONIC POSTCARDS TRIPTYCH N.1

Edizioni del Teatro Municipale Valli, 2017Texts by: Gabi Scardi, Roberto FabbiSize: 18 x 22 cmPages: 76Languages: Italian The catalogue for ICONIC-SONIC POSTCARDS TRIPTYCH N.1 features two curatorial essays by Gabi Scardi and Roberto Fabbi (curator of the exhibition), accompanied by a collection of photographs capturing each tableau vivant that comprises the artwork. These vivid images […]

Il BESTIARIO DELLA TERRA

Silvana Editoriale, 2023Curated by: Marina DacciTexts by: Luigi Ferrari, Marina Dacci, Carine Fol, Alessandro Gazzotti, Cristiano Leone, Chiara Canali, Anna Maria Meo e Barbara Minghetti, Paolo Cantù e Roberto Fabbi, Paola DonatiSize: 24 x 28 cmPages: 176Photos: 200Languages: Italian, EnglishISBN: 9788836654734 This visual atlas of the Bestiary of the Earth, the artistic project promoted in […]

Nephilim – Una moltitudine di maschere sonore

Polistampa, 2019Texts by: Stefano Ciuoffo, Tommaso Sacchi, Patrizia Asproni, Gianni Lamioni, Luciano Barsotti, Angelo Crespi, Paolo Naldini, Nicola ScaldaferriSize: 21×27,5 cmPages: 160Language: ItalianISBN: 9788859620587 The catalogue of the exhibition held from 5 October to 30 December 2019 at the Museo Marino Marini in Florence is dedicated to the ‘sonic masks’ created by Avital together with […]

LUCUS

Cimorelli Editore, 2023Curated by: Massimo GuastellaTexts by: Dominique Rimbaud, Paolo Bolpagni, Massimo GuastellaSize: 17×24 cmPages: 104Languages: Italian, English, FrenchISBN: 9791255610359 This volume presents the fifth exhibition at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Biscozzi | Rimbaud, dedicated to Yuval Avital. For the occasion, Yuval Avital has conceived and realised a site-specific project inspired by […]

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Massive Sonic Works:

/ˈmæsɪv ˈsɒnɪk wɜːrks/

Large-scale performances using collective participation to create powerful sound masses.

Yuval Avital’s “Massive Sonic Works” or “Opera di Massa Sonora” involves the creation of large-scale performances that utilize collective participation to craft a unique sound experience. These works focus on forming powerful sound masses through the collaboration of numerous performers, exploring new possibilities through sound rituals. The compositions often include graphic visual elements, written music, and easy-to-read instructions to allow interpretation by individuals without prior musical experience. This approach, sometimes involving hundreds of participants, aims to create what can be described as “crowd music.”

Some key works in Avital’s repertoire include:

– GARON (2012): An opera for 45 bass tubas do, percussions, and a crowd of performers.

– KARAGATAN (2013): A composition for 100 gongs and bamboo in the Philippines.

– REKA (2014): Commissioned by the Warsaw Autumn Festival and co-produced by the MiTo festival in Milan, involving traditional singers from unique cultures such as Tibetan, Zulu, Sardinian, Mongolian, and Samarkand traditions.

One of Avital’s significant compositions is MISE EN ABÎME, a milestone work that marks the beginning of his “Massive Sonic Works” series. Premiered in 2011, this composition involves a large ensemble of 100-200 non-musician vocalists, accordions, bass tubas, soprano, bass clarinet, percussions, didgeridoo, and conductors directing the performance in an immersive setup.

Another notable work is URLA, an immersive sonic experience with over 300 performers, showcasing diverse musical traditions in Matera, Italy. This piece combines traditional elements with modern instrumentation, theatrical actions, and innovative technological approaches, reflecting Yuval Avital’s interdisciplinary and transcultural artistic vision.

Yuval Avital’s creations blend complexity, cultural diversity, and technological innovation to create immersive and participatory sonic experiences that push the boundaries of traditional music composition and performance.