The Machine Orchestra
A ’machine orchestra of the future’—music that combines electronics, Indian classical music, robots and dance—is coming to Wellington.
International sonic arts performers Tomie Hahn and Curtis Bahn (USA) will play at a free public concert as part of the Fridays at Five series from the New Zealand School of Music (NZSM).
Sonic arts uses electronic musical instruments. Hahn and Bahn mix the electronic sound with dance and Indian classical music to create striking visual performances. Their experimental and interactive music draws from their eclectic backgrounds.
Hahn and Bahn’s visit to New Zealand is supported by the Embassy of the United States of America.
Fridays at Five concert, 20 August
International sonic arts performers Tomie Hahn and Curtis Bahn will perform with sonic arts lecturer Ajay Kapur and graduates from the New Zealand School of Music.
The Fridays at Five concert—will feature the premiere of a Hahn and Bahn-commissioned work by KarmetiK, The Machine Orchestra—which brings together custom-built robotic musical instruments and human performers with modified instruments.
Here is a taste of what to expect:
Fridays at Five concert—Hahn and Bahn
Friday 20 August, 5.15pm
Ilott Theatre, Wellington Town Hall
Free entry
Ilott Theatre, Wellington Town hall
Tickted on the door- extremely limited capacity, be there early to avoid dissapointment
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