MUSICA NOVA HELSINKI - EARTH EARS ENSEMBLE

The Earth Ears Ensemble performs a program of acoustic and electroacoustic chamber music works that emphasize the physical aspects of sound. These physical, material aspects of sound provide both the performer and listener the opportunity to reimagine what is expected and possible from both body and instrument.

The program includes works by Helena Tulve, Jouni Hirvelä, Rebecca Saunders, Nina Young, Malin Bång and Clara Iannotta featuring bass flute, clarinets, cello, piano, objects and electronics.

Performers:

Livia Schweizer, flute
Lucy Abrams-Husso, clarinet
Iida-Vilhelmiina Sinivalo, cello
Helga Karen, piano
Tuukka Tervo, electronics

Programme:

Jouni Hirvelä: Deformations I-II (2015)
Rebecca Saunders: Bite (2016)

Helena Tulve: To Night-Travellers, the Light (2009)
Nina Young: Metal Works (2014)
Malin Bång: Hyperoxic (2011)
Clara Iannotta: The people here go mad. They blame the wind. (2013-2014)

In co-operation with:

Sibelius Academy (website)

Live stream and video recording can be found here.

For more on the Musica Nova festival, visit their website.