| Makers | The Paper Ensemble & Ale Hop: Where fragile sound meets bold percussion, unfolding a sonic world crafted from the simplest material – paper |
| Duration | 45 min |
| Part of | Language no problem |
"The Paper Ensemble catches the magic of a silent material and enlarges it in a poetic and moving way."
— MOCA, Hiroshima, Japan
Catching the magic of a silent material
We can all fold an airplane out of a piece of paper, but a musical instrument? The Paper Ensemble bridges the space between sculptor and musician and perform their electro-acoustic pieces on instruments made out of paper.
The Paper Ensemble is an ongoing project from Jochem van Tol and Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti. The ensemble builds a sonic world of paper sculptures, meeting electro-acoustic explorations of one-of-a-kind sound artist Ale Hop. Together with percussive punctuations by Frank Wienk(BinkBeats) and Paul Koek, The Paper Ensemble hosts this unique collaboration. Expect a sonic fabric woven from the smallest and softest sounds we can hear, in juxtaposition with the brutality of percussion and amplification.
Artist and composer Jochem van Tol (1983) developed a series of instruments and sculptures made of all kinds of different paper. Many of which he found in rural Japan. Together with musician and performer Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti they have realised many performances and exhibited extensively abroad with The Paper Ensemble, especially in Japan amongst artists like Yoko Ono, John Cage, Mamoru, Francis Alys, Yukio Fujimoto, Toshi Ichiyanagi and Ken’ichi Nakagawa. The performances of the Paper Ensemble bridge the worlds between sculptor and musician and show how much there is to discover in the most simple material and how to choose radical consequences from their discoveries.
Ale Hop is a prominent name in the electronic music scene. Her innovative and experimental approach to sound has earned her a loyal fan base, with performances at major festivals such as Le Guess Who? in Utrecht and Rewire in The Hague. Ale Hop is known for her unconventional performances, where she blends live electronic music with visual elements, making her shows a truly unique experience. This is the perfect match for fans seeking new sounds and boundary-pushing experiences.
Korzo Zaal