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Audio Control Turn on Yuval's sonic flow
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5 grotesque dolls created by the artist as part of the installation Lands v. 2 (Dresden Art Biennal OSTRALE 2019).

These dolls symbolize the process of ‘hyper-nationalization’ and distorted identity brainwashed, imprinted and forced into children from their very first years.

Inside the installation, the sonic experience starts as sounds of nature, from the chirping of birds to the sound of wind and insects, accompanied by sounds of human voices, chanting traditional pastoral songs. But gradually the idyllic soundscape is morphing into an uncanny environment, creating a struggle and tension between what is commonly considered as natural and the artificial.

Besides the “Nation Dolls”, sonic animal-robots automatons (LANDS MONSTERS) surrounds the installation, and become a symbol of this hybridization and combination of the natural and the artificial.
In addition are present modified objects, soil flags and so on. 

Lands v.2 is a reflection of the artist about the relationship between humans ad the surrounding environment, where the romantic concept of nature is poisoned by the idea of possessing it.

The nation dolls have been presented as part of one of the MATERIC COMPOSITIONS in the exhibition ANATOMIE SQUISITE – Reggio Parma Festival 2022, Civic Museums Reggio Emilia, Italy

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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.