Thursday, July 2nd
Remy van Kesteren
HARP, LIVE ELECTRONICS AND SOUND EXPERIMENTATION
H. 21.00 Sala San Giovanni
Remy van Kesteren is one of the most internationally acclaimed Dutch harpists.
Winner of numerous prestigious awards, he has performed in some of the world’s leading concert halls, including Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and New York’s Carnegie Hall. His artistic research expands the traditional boundaries of the harp, as demonstrated by his many albums and his role as Artistic Director of the Dutch Harp Festival.
For ElettroClass, he will present his approach to sound experimentation through software, live processing, and his personal creative setup for the harp.
Friday, July 3rd
Sophye Soliveau
HARP AND VOICE BETWEEN SOUL, R&B, GOSPEL AND JAZZ
H. 21.00 Parco Amilcare Merlo Confindustria Cuneo
Sophye Soliveau is a French singer, harpist, and composer of Guadeloupean heritage. Her music blends R&B, soul, gospel, jazz, and neo-soul with a strong classical background, creating an intimate and captivating sonic universe. In addition to her solo career, she directs vocal ensembles and has performed at major international festivals.
For ElettroClass, she will share her approach to composition, improvisation, and performance, exploring the dialogue between voice and harp.
Saturday, July 4th
Vanja Contu
HARP AND ELECTRONICS: NEW COMPOSITIONS, IMPROVISATION, AND SOUND DESIGN
H. 21.00 Sala San Giovanni
Vanja Contu is an Italian harpist who explores the possibilities of her instrument through electronics and unconventional techniques, collaborating with composers and artists. She works with Salvi Harps in quality control, research and development, and is the leading expert on Electra.
For ElettroClass, she will explore the possibilities of the electroacoustic harp, demonstrating the differences between acoustic, electric, and electroacoustic harps, and working on the creation of one’s own sound through preparations, effects, and loop stations.