| sat. apr. 25 2026 vekks wien/Austria Jarret & Johansson & von Martens // David Kovacs
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| doors 19h30 / start 20h00 Jarret / Johansson / von Martens Paul Jarret (FR) - guitar/ prepared guitar Karin Johansson (SWE) - piano/ prepared piano Donovan von Martens (SWE) - double bass The music is never the same. It verifies its positions and conditions, its peculiar way of listening to the cavities, the motions started, the tensions between sound and silence, tone and memory. Jarret -Johansson-von Martens-photokl.jpg Nature is present not only as trees and clouds, light and shadows. It is a readiness for what is constantly changing, a heightened awareness on the minimal variations in the materials and processes at hand, what it means to slowly examine a rough surface, the transformation of a rhythm, a melodic phrase emerging and disappearing. Improvisation becomes composition and composition becomes sound painting in a way that triggers the imagination and the unbounded exploration of sounds. You can hear echoes from the minimalism of Morton Feldman, the freeform playing of Derek Bailey, the impressionism of Claude Debussy. But the sharpness of the music is not the result of stylistic purity. David Kovacs, born in 1990, is an experimental musician and contemporary composer. He explores sound through self-taught techniques, merging natural elements with abstract ideas. His work transcends traditional musical boundaries, focusing on his unique voice and custom-built electro-acoustic instruments. Each piece embodies innovation and a quest for new sonic landscapes. About „Sonus Flexus” David Kovacs’s project, „Sonus Flexus” stands as a noteworthy contribution to the realm of contemporary music, characterized by its natural experimental eclecticism. This innovative endeavor invites listeners into a soundscape that is both refreshing and thought-provoking, merging diverse musical elements into a cohesive auditory experience. Engaging with David Kovacs’ performing is an enriching experience for all involved—both performers and audiences. His ability to foster an inclusive environment where listeners can immerse themselves in experimental sounds promotes a sense of community around contemporary experimental music. |
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