Close listening (as close reading): A guided listening experience through milestones of electronic music.
Guided listening sessions are events organised by Juan Parra Cancino, a distinguished research fellow of the “Music, Thought, and Technology” cluster at Orpheus Instituut in Ghent. These events promise to immerse you in the pioneering world of early electronic music, transcending the boundaries of time and technology.
🕖 Time: 19:00 hrs/ Duration: +/- 60 minutes
📍 Venue: Koetshuis building, Korte Meer 20a, Ghent
Guided by Juan Parra Cancino's profound expertise and passion for electronic music, attendees will embark on a captivating journey through various sonic landscapes. Delving into the realms of tape, vinyl, and multitrack mixes, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the unique qualities and nuances that each format brings to the forefront.
Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of electronic music, this event promises to be a captivating journey that celebrates the convergence of music and technology.
Don't miss this chance to be part of a special journey the legacy of Electronic Music Pioneers in the heart of Ghent. Join us for an evening of sonic discovery and appreciation. To RSVP and secure your spot, register here.
We look forward to sharing this extraordinary musical experience with you.
Previous editions
2024
January 29: Portrait Luigi Nono
February 26: (un)usual Suspects
March 25: Portrait Éliane Radigue
April 29: Latin American Currents
May 13: Benelux Currents
June 10: NHK Studios (70th Anniversary)
2025
January 20: Portait: John Cage - mixes
February 10: The (wo)men behind the curtain: Studio technicians’ artistic outputs I
March 3: Portrait John Chowning
April 7: The (wo)men behind the curtain: Studio technicians’ artistic outputs II
May 26: Portrait: Jaap Vink
June 16: The (wo)men behind the curtain: Studio technicians’ artistic outputs III
2026
December 8: oscillators, filters, and noise generators
January 14: Electronic Luthérie
February 9: Portrait Iannis Xenakis
March 16: Geographic Focus: Italian Electroacoustic Music.
April 27: All about Tape
May 18: Studio Focus: Columbia-Princeton
June 15: Portrait Maryanne Amacher