Embodied Harmonies

Microtub I nyMusikks Komponistgruppe I Forrest Moody

Tuesday, 17 September, at 18:00–19:30

100–200 kr

The tuba trio Microtub is a breath of fresh air in contemporary music. At the heart of their work is a deep fascination with time, space and the microtonal intricacies of their instruments – an exploration of frequency ratios so rare that listeners may find themselves transported to otherworldly acoustic dimensions.

This concert, featuring pieces crafted for the unique triple-tuba lineup, reveals the surprising versatility of an instrument traditionally celebrated for its deep, resonant tones. The program includes six new works by members of NMK (nyMusikk's Composer Group), a group of emerging composers and sound artists from all over Norway. NMK is also the initiator of this project, which includes a series of workshops with Microtub in addition to the concert. A new work by the young American composer Forrest Moody, who was invited to Ultima through the ULYSSES network, will also be presented. The music covers a diverse array of styles, from microtonal explorations and electroacoustic soundscapes to non-Western tuning systems inspired by Persian music.

Programme

Forstanderskapssalen

Thomas Bergsten: spendinghalfadaytryingtoplaya 7/4 onanuntunedpianousingthreetubas

Forrest Moody: list and tessellation

Hermod Ringset Bentsen: Hysteresis

Ulf A. S. Holbrook: Half-light

Vinterhagen

Elias Schomers: three halves of a whole

Martyna Kosecka: /ˈspɛktrəm/ for three microtonal tubas and live electronics

Idin Samimi Mofakham: Gā’hān