Music
fri 21h00 | 60 min. approx. | 6+ yearsAuditoriumPRICE 7,50€ // discounts non applicable
« Written between 1979 and 1982, "The Book of Sounds" (Das Buch der Klänge) is Hans Otte's masterpiece (1926-2007), and a moment of rare brilliance of the 20th century artistic creation. Almost four decades since its premiere, this composition for solo piano remains hidden from the public at large, as a treasure that needs to be shared from hand-to-hand in a chain of appreciation. Its discovery amazes new audiences, opening doors to an enjoyment which reveals a lot of our own conquests. "The Book of Sounds" is, therefore, a life-sized lesson: in repetition it unveils an invitation to introspection, in minimalism it shows the simplicity of artistic forms, in restraint it delivers us to humility, in sound it explains the minutia of details, in the richness of harmonies it accompanies us on a walk through Nature. In an era in which the world is challenging us, this work inevitably resonates louder, touching us in a singular and emotional way, showing how their qualities increase and are shown in the exact moment we need them. »PEDRO SANTOS, Culturgest
Joana Gama interprets Hans Otte's masterpiece, which premiered in Portugal in October 2020, at Culturgest. Hans Otte : Sound of Sounds is a festival dedicated to the work of German artist and composer Hans Otte (1926-2007), curated by Irgo Ahmels and pianist Joana Gama. The festival has travelled through Lisbon, Évora, Guimarães, and Viseu since October 2021, with a programme that includes concerts, installations, exhibitions, and conferences. A concert, an exhibition, and a world-wide premiere of a musical theatre will be presented at Teatro Viriato.
« Written between 1979 and 1982, "The Book of Sounds" (Das Buch der Klänge) is Hans Otte's masterpiece (1926-2007), and a moment of rare brilliance of the 20th century artistic creation. Almost four decades since its premiere, this composition for solo piano remains hidden from the public at large, as a treasure that needs to be shared from hand-to-hand in a chain of appreciation. Its discovery amazes new audiences, opening doors to an enjoyment which reveals a lot of our own conquests. "The Book of Sounds" is, therefore, a life-sized lesson: in repetition it unveils an invitation to introspection, in minimalism it shows the simplicity of artistic forms, in restraint it delivers us to humility, in sound it explains the minutia of details, in the richness of harmonies it accompanies us on a walk through Nature. In an era in which the world is challenging us, this work inevitably resonates louder, touching us in a singular and emotional way, showing how their qualities increase and are shown in the exact moment we need them. »PEDRO SANTOS, Culturgest
Joana Gama interprets Hans Otte's masterpiece, which premiered in Portugal in October 2020, at Culturgest. Hans Otte : Sound of Sounds is a festival dedicated to the work of German artist and composer Hans Otte (1926-2007), curated by Irgo Ahmels and pianist Joana Gama. The festival has travelled through Lisbon, Évora, Guimarães, and Viseu since October 2021, with a programme that includes concerts, installations, exhibitions, and conferences. A concert, an exhibition, and a world-wide premiere of a musical theatre will be presented at Teatro Viriato.
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Piano Joana Gama
Festival Hans Otte : Sound of Sounds
Festival Hans Otte : Sound of Sounds