Mezzacappa’s Music for More Than a Few of Us

Silvia Matheus (computer and electronic music composer, sound artist, and improviser) teams up with Ric Louchard (pianist, composer, and improviser) to create The VisitoR, a performance where electronics and acoustics meet and interact. The VisitoR goes beyond a simple two-person conversation, embracing a lively interplay of actions that flow freely. The soundscape blends algorithmically generated sounds with fixed compositions, all layered with live-processed acoustic elements, creating a rich and dynamic auditory experience. This piece will be presented in a multiple-speaker configuration.

Bassist and composer Lisa Mezzacappa presents a set of new and newly-arranged works for improvising large ensemble, featuring members of sfSound, the oakland reductionist orchestra, and special guests. Exploring noisy abstraction, gnarly grooves and austere lyricism, her compositions incorporate graphic notation, game strategies, and conducted improvisation to engage a spirit of play and exploration.

Performers:
Sarah Grace Graves, voice
Hallie Smith, violin
Diane Grubbe, flutes
Tom Dambly, trumpet
Matt Ingalls, clarinets
Joshua Marshall, tenor saxophone
Ron Heglin, trombone
Monica Scott, cello
Kathryn Schulmeister, double bass
Lisa Mezzacappa, double bass
Brett Carson, pianoChris Cooper, electronics
Kjell Nordeson, drums

Sunday, October 20, 2024
7pm

$10-$25

West Oakland Sound Series
Dresher Ensemble Studio
2201 Poplar Street
Oakland