Protest of the Physical

In «Protest of the Physical» the lovemusic collective presents an experience in four scenic images in which the performers' bodies are not merely tools for instrumental execution, but appear on stage as fully embodied physical presences. They are closely intertwined with the music and its physical demands, while at the same time functioning as a contrast to show how gestures influence our listening experience.
By involving artists from different disciplines in the creative process, questioning the role of the audience and using the body as an expressive means of communication, the collective also attempts to reclaim its position as unique stage performers rather than merely interchangeable «instrumentalists».

With

Emiliano Gavito (flute); Adam Starkie (clarinet); Emily Yabe (violin); Céline Papion (cello); Christian Lozano Sedano (electric guitar); Finbar Hosie (Electronics)

Program

Annette Schlünz (*1964) & Anne-Hélène Kotoujansky: «In die Ferne, dem Berg zu» (2025) for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, electric guitar and gestures

Bethany Younge: «Seed» (2025) for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, electric guitar and electronics

Kuba Krzewiński (*1988): «Contre no.1» (2016) for violin and cello

Nik Bohnenberger (*1994): «hands, drum - three bones» (2025) for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, electric guitar, video and audience participation

Duration

75 minutes, no break

Links

→ collectivelovemusic.com