Der Betrieb x echoraum #1

(Soundwalk & Konzert)

Treffpunkt: Der Betrieb, Vogelweidplatz 13, 1150 Wien
19:00 Uhr Soundwalk mit Kaja Farszky, Treffpunkt: Der Betrieb, Vogelweidplatz 13, 1150 Wien
20:30 Uhr Konzert im echoraum: Kaja Farszky (Schlagwerk): Friction & Gravity · The Season of Sound (Video)

Friction & Gravity is a short experimental music project by percussionist Kaja Farszky, exploring the interplay of sound, physical forces, and experimental performance techniques. Inspired by the works of groundbreaking composers such as Alvin Lucier and Michael Pisaro-Liu, the project reimagines the boundaries of percussion through unconventional approaches to sound production. Through techniques which explore the effects of friction and gravity, Kaja transforms a single triangle and snare drum into a medium for sonic discovery. Blending Lucier’s acoustic experimentation and Pisaro-Liu’s minimalist textures, this program creates immersive soundscapes that challenge traditional performance boundaries. The project invites audiences to engage deeply with sound as a physical phenomenon, blending electro-acoustic experimentation with meditative performance.

Kaja Farszky is a Croatian-born percussionist currently based in Belgium. She is active as a soloist and collaborates with chamber ensembles, orchestras, and artists from various disciplines, including dance, theatre, and visual arts. Her performances are distinguished by a powerful artistic presence and a thoughtfully crafted extramusical dramaturgical concept, emphasizing both visual and scenic elements. Kaja is dedicated to contemporary music and improvisation, frequently engaging in new creations and collaborations with composers. She believes in the limitless potential of percussion instruments, viewing them as tools for boundless musical expression.

Der Betrieb ist ein Kunstraum am Vogelweidplatz 13 im 15. Bezirk, in dem durationale Tanzperformances stattfinden. Initiiert von Archipelago (Anna Maria Nowak und Alexander Gottfarb), finden seit 2022 zweimal im Jahr je 6-wöchige Performances bei freiem Eintritt statt. Der Betrieb wurde aus dem Wunsch heraus geboren, eine Alternative zu kommerziell genutzten Räumen zu bieten. Hier wird das Zusammensein geübt – das Publikum ist willkommen einzutreten und seine Zeit damit zu verbringen, zu beobachten, zu reflektieren und somit am Tanz- und Kunstschaffen teilzunehmen.