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); Anna Petzer (videographer)

Program

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

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

Bethany Younge (*1989): «Seed» (2025) for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, electric guitar and electronics

Helmut Oehring (*1961) «[iɱˈfɛrno] (aus MAPPA): Contrapasso I-V (an: Wladimir Putin/Sergej Lawrow)» (2022) on Dante Alighieri / Sandro Botticelli
for bass flute, bass clarinet, violoncello, electric guitar, pre-produced audio playback and SignMimo choreography

Info

Trigger warning: Very loud.
Not suitable for children.

Duration

75 minutes, no break

Prices

CHF 35.-/25.-/15.- (free choice at the box office or in advance)
Free admission applies to persons with residence permit N, F or S. / CHF 5.- students of the Hochschule für Musik FHNW and the Musicology Seminar of the University of Basel / CHF 10.- members Colourkey, KulturLegi and children under 12 years.

Links

→ collectivelovemusic.com