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Audio Control Turn on Yuval's sonic flow
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Installation in dialogue with Il Terzo Paradiso by Michelangelo Pistoletto
Milan EXPO 2015, Fabrica del Vapore, Milan, Italy – July 07 – August 29, 2015

The largest sound installation ever created in Italy – was first presented in 2015 at La Fabbrica del Vapore in Milan during EXPO Milan 2015, as an allegorical scene composed of 140 speakers in 1.200 square meters that combined tradition, technology, art, sound, design and craftsmanship evoking the ancient symbol of motherhood.

The installation included light design specially created by Enzo Catellani and a video projection by Yuval Avital depicting two of the leading étoile in the history of Teatro alla Scala, Liliana Cosi and Oriella Dorella, as visual icons of femininity. Whereas from an etymological point of view the meaning of Alma Mater is nurturing mother, the Latin expression was used in Roman times to refer to particular “Mother” goddesses linked to the sphere of birth, fertility and thus to the female figure.
Present in different forms from prehistory to the Christian era in various cultures and populations, the Mother Goddess was often called Great Mother, term still used nowadays in several languages, including English and French, to name the figure of the grandmother.

In this sense the grandmother, is for Avital a double mother and therefore the perfect representation of the feminine archetype central to his artistic research. It is not only a biological designation but a powerful and majestic figure whose wrinkles shaped over the experience of her life carry a knowledge that nourishes the world.

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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.