17.2.25
Tbilisi
Mutant Radio – Whispers & Pillars
17 February, Mutant Radio Concert Space
Doors: 8pm, Showtime: 9pm
Ensemble KIOSK (CH/GE/DE)
Russudan Meipariani, Vocals, Piano, Keyboards
Tamriko Kordzaia, Piano, Harmonium
Sophie Krayer, Scenography
Karolina Öhman, Cello (Guest)
u /r (CH)
Tobias Gerber, Sampler, Saxophone
Tomas Korber, Electronics, Feedback, Room Amplification
Tamriko Kordzaia, Prepared Piano
Programme:
Sandeep Bhagwati (*1963): «Märchenbilder» (1989) Revised Version for Ensemble KIOSK (2023) for piano solo
Paul Clift (*1978, CH/US): «Free will Generator» (2024) for cello solo
Charles Ives (1874–1954): «Study No. 9 (The Anti-Abolitionist Riots)» for piano solo
Interlude by u /r
Galina Ustvolskaya (1919–2006): «Grand duet» (1957) for cello and piano
Russudan Meipariani (*1975, GE/DE): «Hoquett for Kiosk» (2023) UA
für Stimme, Klavier, Harmonium, Toy Piano, Violoncello und Synthesizer
Tomas Korber (*1979, CH): «Zeitnah» (2018) for cello solo (new version, 2025)
Interlude by u /r
Natalie Beridze (*1979, GE): «Toy with Modes» (2023), «Slumber» (2024, UA), for voices, piano, synthesizer and harmonium
Anna Trauffer (*1980, CH): «Harmonica» (2014)
for voice, harmonium, synthesizer and percussion ad libidum (arr. Kiosk)
Close Encounters 2025 is supported by:
TBC Concept, Fabrika, Fondation SUISA, Swiss arts council Pro Helvetia, Stadt Zürich Kultur.
In cooperation with Tbili orgia and Mutant Radio.
Media Partner: Diaci community