Reinier van Houdt & Alessandro Bosetti

Reinier van Houdt

Born in 1964
Based in Rotterdam

Pianist Reinier van Houdt performs works by contemporary composers such as Alvin Curran, Robert Ashley, Walter Marchetti, John Cage, Michael Pisaro, and Luc Ferrari, and is a member of the MAZE ensemble, dedicated to experimental music. He is also active in the electronic and post-industrial scene. His unique approach to the piano, his sonic sensitivity, and his ability to navigate between writing and freedom make him a unique figure in contemporary experimental music. His work as a composer questions memory, time, and auditory perception in an often radical and introspective aesthetic. He explores the boundaries between sound, silence, improvisation, and technology.

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Alessandro Bosetti

Born in 1973
Based in Marseille

A trained saxophonist, Alessandro Bosetti has turned his attention to exploring the musicality of spoken language. His compositions, often conceived for radio or stage, question the boundaries between music, speech, and communication. They often use recordings of human voices, taken from conversations, interviews, or readings, which he processes to highlight their rhythm, melody, and sonic texture. He is interested in how the meaning of words can be altered or enriched by their sonic context. His performances may include the use of electronic instruments, real-time sound processing software, and sometimes improvisation with other musicians.

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