PianOrquestra presents a fascinating
approach to the piano. Five classically
trained musicians play the keyboard, the
inside, the bottom and the sides of a
prepared piano, using
fishing-wire, flip-flops,
piano hammers among a
variety of other objects.
The orchestra sounds
like a samba band, a
gamelan ensemble, a
percussion ensemble;
the pianists seamlessly
exchange function and
position to create an
instrument that
expresses
itself as
one voice.
PianOrquestra uses
prepared piano
techniques based
on John Cage’s
experiments to explore the infinite
possibilities of sounds produced by a piano.
An intriguing musical experiment - one piano
played by ten hands - transforms the piano
into its own orchestra.
The group explores
Brazilian rhythmic roots
and new sonorities and
sounds, all produced on
the piano in real time,
through a variety of
preparation resources
that are not normally
used by a traditional
pianist. Claudio
Dauelsberg, Marina
Spoladore, Gisele
Sant’Ana, Masako
Tanaka and Maíra Freitas play under and
inside the piano box, placing objects on the
piano strings, besides using felt, acrylic and
metal drumsticks to obtain percussive effects.
PianOrquestra is known as one of the most
original and creative musical groups in the
Brazilian musical scenery, and; therefore,
captivates audiences of all ages and
backgrounds. This is a musical act that can
be appreciated by all audiences, including
children and families, breaking down
traditional barriers for the instrumental music
genre.
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