HUMBUG

SO 22.09.2024 I Doors: 1400
Curfew: 1800

Wetterharfe: An aeolian Sound Sculpture by Samuel Tschudin


The «Wetterharfe» is an autonomously functioning sound sculpture by experimental instrument builder Samuel Tschudin, which is based on the principle of the aeolian harp - the oldest known instrument for producing automated music.
The «Wetterharfe» uses rotating magnets to produce sound. The variations in the sound result from the solar operation and a system developed for this purpose for the extended utilisation of the solar cells.
After several research phases, the «Wetterharfe» will now be presented to the public for the first time at a matinee at Humbug. The event will be accompanied by the musicians Marina Tantanozi, Pio Schürmann and Flavio Alfeo, who will improvise freely to the sound of the ‘weather harp’.

This event is FREE!






Samuel Tschudin

lives and works in Basel. He is a sound artist and improviser. He develops and builds mechanical instruments such as "Das elektrische Zitherspiel" (2020) and "Tremoli" (2022) and activates them in different settings.

Marina Tantanozi

is a greek Basel-based flutist and improviser, also working in sound art. She explores music-making in various settings based on improvised music practises, reflecting on the notions of communication, temporality and active listening.

Pio Schürmann

is a freelance pianist and composer from Basel. He works as a pianist, keyboardist, piano teacher and develops his own projects and formations. He also organises jazz, free improvisation and noise music concerts in various venues and curates experimental art formats.

Flavio Alfeo

lives and works in Basel. He works as a DJ, producer and sound system operator. Outside of the club context Flavio Alfeo also works with artists in the field of sound art.