Lecons de Pythagore
Let's assume that we are taking one of Pythagoras' classes. He hides behind a thick and absorbing curtain and gives us several sound examples to listen to, in order to demonstrate his most recent findings. Meanwhile, visual pirouettes are projected onto the acousmatic veil in order to distract or perhaps instruct his students. In this video, the spectators are encouraged to close their eyes!
Risto Holopainen
Born in Sweden, Risto Holopainen studied composition at the Norwegian State Academy of Music and musicology at the University of Oslo. On rare occasions, Risto performs improvised music on keyboards or hawaii guitar. In 1992-1996 he contributed to the degeneration of swedish folk music as a pianist in the ensemble S älta. Recent activities include writing, computer animation and composing music for dance in collaboration with choreographer Vivild Bergersen.