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Audio Control Turn on Yuval's sonic flow
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Collective show

Ecole International de Genève – Centre des Arts, Geneva, Switzerland, 2021

“Social Impact is an Art No4”, an educational and contemporary project based on artist Michelangelo Pistoletto’s concept of “The Third Paradise” in relation to the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations for 2030. This flagship event at the Centre for the Arts featured an exhibition bringing together a number of international contemporary artists, including Yuval Avital, as well as the educational work carried out by students at the International School of Geneva thanks to the Kids Guernica Foundation, the Anouk Foundation and, of course, the Cittadellarte Fondazione Pistoletto ONLUS.

The international artists Savina Tarsitano and Yuval Avital, invited to present their works and performances as part of this exhibition, spent the week in residence, giving the students an insight into the real work of these contemporary artists in the midst of their creation. The students were able to observe, learn about and participate in the development of exclusive works and performances created especially for this exhibition, an experience that enables young artists to understand the different processes involved in creating contemporary art, and to discover the different mediums used and the technical practices developed for each work.

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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.