Open Call - Voice and imaginary landscapes
A workshop hosted by Antonina Nowacka
Voice and imaginary landscapes – Open Call
In this special workshop led by Polish composer and vocal artist Antonina Nowacka, we will explore the voice as a tool of musical expression inspired by our inner landscapes and imaginary narratives. We want to investigate the sonic possibilities of this medium through individual and group exercises in visualization, improvisation, composing, and translating a composition into vocal pieces. There will also be some elements of meditation and deep listening practices.
Supported by: Polnisches Institut Wien
About the Host
Antonina Nowacka
By combining trans-cultural, acrobatic vocal techniques with experimentation in sound synthesis, interdisciplinary Polish vocalist and composer Antonina Nowacka creates subtle and minimalistic soundscapes that take you on imaginative journeys inspired by nature, space, dreams, and otherworldly happenings. Through years of sonic explorations in natural environments and studies of various music traditions and voice peculiarities, she has developed a unique, deeply relaxing, and hypnotic voice quality reminiscent of a theremin. In describing her distinctive voice and way of singing, British opinion-making magazine The Quietus has stated: “She opens a small portal to a world not quite the same as this one.”
Schedule & Deadlines
Application Deadline:
October 18th, 2024
Participant & Application Information
This workshop will be held Thursday, November 15th, 2024 (11:00 - 15:30) at Polnisches Institut Wien ( Am Gestade 7, 1010 Vienna).
With this open call we invite all artists to apply, who are interested in exploring their voice as a tool for musical expression.
Up to 12 participants will be selected from the open call.
Please note: We cannot provide an artist fee or financial support for travel or accomodation. We can offer what we think will be a great experience and a Festival Pass for Sonic Territories Festival 2024, which is valid for all events. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks for all workshop participants will also be provided.
Requirements
Participants do not need to have any experience in working with the voice. They should be interested in imaginary practices and open for using their voice. This workshop is also open for experienced voice practitioners, but it won’t be so much technical-oriented.