Mia Zabelka / Andreas Yakovlev
From the experimental violin of Mia Zabelka, a prominent figure of the contemporary electroacoustic scene, to the field recordings and modular synths of Andreas Yakovlev Michaelides, KET hosts two sets of electronic and experimental music with elements of noise, drone and improvisation.
● Mia Zabelka
Austrian violinist-vocalist-composer Mia Zabelka is considered to be a leading figure in the international scene of electroacoustic music, known for her innovative and boundary-pushing approach to sound, incorporating elements of noise, drone and improvisation into her compositions. Her performances involve the use of extended techniques on the violin, electronic effects, and a range of other unconventional methods to create unique and immersive sonic experiences.
She has released multiple albums and has performed at various festivals and venues around the world. She has also worked with a variety of artists and collaborators, including the ensemble ‘Zeitkratzer’, John Zorn, Pauline Oliveros, Alvin Curran, Elliott Sharp, Maggie Nicols, John Russell, Fred Frith, Johannes Frisch, Pavel Fajt and Zahra Mani.
In 2009, Mia Zabelka founded Klanghaus, a center for sound art and interdisciplinary art in Southern Styria, which launches the Klangzeit festival four times a year. Since 2009 she has been the artistic director of phonofemme Vienna, an international festival in the field of experimental music and sound art by women. Mia Zabelka has been Vice President of the Austrian Composers Association (ACOM) since 2019.
● Andreas Yakovlev Michaelides
Andreas Yakovlev Michaelides is a designer and music producer under the name Yakovlev. He mixes field recordings, acoustic instruments and modular syntheses, exploring the grey zones between dreams, consciousness, patterns in nature and modern life. His units being energy, frequency and vibration, he extracts sound from news broadcasts and video footage, transforming them into transcendental soundscapes. He has composed music for performances, films, virtual realities & has been performing live in Europe since 2018.
The concert is curated by Lee Adams.
With the support of the Embassy of Austria.