CONCERTS – Productions from Forest of Bamboo

Teaser

Forest of Bamboos – Research & Interdisciplinary Projects

Description
An introduction to the interdisciplinary research and creative projects for sheng and electronics, showcasing spatialized sound and experimental techniques.

27 February – 6 March 2023 & 3–9 April 2024

Sommes et Différence – Julie Zhu

Instrumentation
Sheng and electronics in real time

Description
A contemporary composition exploring sound, space, and interaction between live sheng and electronics, performed as part of residencies and radio broadcasts including Radio France, France Musique « Création Musicale ».

2024

Ornithologie – Julie Zhu

Instrumentation
Sheng and electronics in real time

Description
World premiere of a piece composed with the support of Drac Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The composition integrates drawing, sound transformation, and live electronics to create immersive auditory and visual experiences.

2023–2024

Breaths of Life(s) – André Serre-Milan

Instrumentation
37-pipe sheng and electronics

Description
This work investigates human breathing as musical material, enhanced with electronic augmentation of the sheng. It emphasizes organic sound transformation and spatialized listening.

2024

Forest of Bamboos n°2 – Wu Wei & Alexis Baskind

Instrumentation
Sheng and electronics

Description
A continuation of the Forest of Bamboos project, exploring interactive electronics, sound spatialization, and collaboration between sheng and electronic processing. Includes complete concert version from CNCM-GMEM 2022.