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THE AESTHETICS OF EMOTION

Cambridge University Press, 2016by Gerald C. Cupchik, University of TorontoPages: 387 pagesLanguages: EnglishISBN: 9781139169301 Gerald C. Cupchik builds a bridge between science and the humanities, arguing that interactions between mind and body in everyday life are analogous to relations between subject matter and style in art. According to emotional phase theory, emotional reactions emerge in a […]

SONIC ETHNOGRAPHY – Identity, Heritage and Creative Research Practice in Basilicata, Southern Italy

Silvana Editoriale, 2022by Lorenzo Ferrarini and Nicola Scaldaferri Size: 24 x 10 cmPages: 240Languages: EnglishISBN: 9781526152008 Sonic ethnography makes a compelling argument for taking sound seriously as a crucial component of social life and as an ethnographic form of representation. This volume explores the role of sound-making and listening practices in the formation of local identities […]

PROGETTO RIVA

Silvana Editoriale, 2022Curated by: Valentina GensiniSize: 225 x 255 mmPages: 272Languages: English and ItalianISBN: 9788836648658 For years, the RIVA Project, directed by Valentina Gensini, has fostered a critical and interdisciplinary investigation aimed at designing a river park in the heart of the city, involving the participation of artists, curators, scientists, biologists, and architects, both Italian […]

ARTE MISTICA COMUNITÀ / Art, Mysticism, Community

Postmedia books, 2024Curated by: Veronica CaciolliSize: 21 x 15 cmPages: 102Languages: ItalianISBN: 9798884843134 This book collects the proceedings of the conference Art, Mysticism, Community, conceived and curated by Veronica Caciolli, held at MUSEC – Museum of Cultures in Lugano on February 11-12, 2022. Now in its second edition, Art, Mysticism, Community continues to gather the visions of researchers, […]

PERIFERI@

Castelvecchi, 2022Curated by: Giorgio De Finis, Claudia PecoraroSize: 24 x 17 cmPages: 600Languages: ItalianISBN: 9788832906288 What is the periphery? A place? A time? An existential condition? The absence of a city, an alternative city, the city of tomorrow? This volume, edited by Giorgio de Finis and Claudia Pecoraro, compiles a significant portion of the disciplinary, cultural, […]

ATLAS OF PERFORMING CULTURE

Rizzoli New York, 2023Curated by: Cristiano LeoneSize: 279 x 229 mmPages: 400Languages: EnglishISBN: 9788891838018 Through examining more than 120 organizations on a global scale, this work shows how almost every human expression involves performing culture. Atlas of Performing Culture is an illustrated voyage across five continents Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas involving the […]

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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.