Sound art is the bridge that connects two entire artistic worlds: music and the fine arts. Taking sound and its myriad different ways of processing as a starting point, the sound artist creates a work that unfolds in parallel in space and time, incorporating, where appropriate, elements of sculpture, sound experimentation, architectural and interactive environments, visual installations and audiovisual correlations. The works often abolish the distinction between words and popular artistic expression, reaching out to electronic music, alternative rock or contemporary art. On the weekend of October 19 and 20, Megaron the Athens Concert Hall will host sound installations by Greek artists, giving the public the opportunity to experience first-hand a world of artistic expression that is vibrant, dynamic and constantly seeking the paths of tomorrow.
ABOUT THE TRIBUTE TO CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Who is afraid of contemporary music?
If there is one thing that characterizes musical creation in the 21st century, it is a profound sense of freedom. Nowadays, every artist is called upon to form a personal sonic identity from the outset, often leaving behind familiar compositional techniques and exploring original instrumental textures, new timbres or innovative technologies. The result is a vibrant, dynamic musical scene, a meeting point of different currents and a springboard for new forms of artistic expression. From such a bustling and creative panoply, today’s bona fide listener has no choice but to choose the sounds that travel with him. After all, who (should) be afraid of contemporary music? Probably no one.
A weekend for contemporary music
The Megaron, in collaboration with the Department of Music Studies and the Department of Digital Arts and Film at the Athens University of Music and Performing Arts, invites the public to a two-day panorama of contemporary music where they will have the opportunity to get a taste of Greek music creation today.