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Brian Lindgren & Reyes Oteo: Electric Classical Music?

Written by Vienna Live with Simeon Morrow | Nov 24, 2023 1:32:27 PM

(The cupola of the Madonna dei Miracoli sanctuary in Saronno, Italy.  In a fresco by Gaudenzio Ferrari, angles play the luth, violin, viola and cello in concert [1535])

Classical music is an art form that is performed on so-called “acoustic” instruments – those that create and amplify soundwaves by non-electric means.  

The famous adventures of various classical instruments (such as violins) into popular “electric” music genres the likes of Progressive Rock and Heavy Metal merely confirm this consensus: two different music worlds have collided.  

Though their pioneering work, electric violinmakers Brian Lindgren and violinist Reyes Oteo challenge us to imagine a classical music in which touching expression is a synthesis of acoustic and electric resonance.  

Come welcome Brian and Reyes to our show for a look at classical music modernity!

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