Pino Forastiere and his Lab Guitar

#4639, Expanded Strings

New Sounds | Jul 17, 2023

Hear music by Canadian composer and violinist Jessica Moss, a chamber work by composer and cellist Akshaya Avril Tucker, and the expanded Lab Guitar of Italian experimenter Pino Forastiere.

Listen to a concert-length work by Italian guitarist, composer, and restless experimenter, the ex-classical 6 and 10 string guitarist Pino Forastiere on his custom 19-steel string ("LAB guitar"). This Lab guitar not only has additional strings, but is also outfitted with kalimba and synthesizer.

Then, there’s music from the Austin, TX-based Density512 collective inspired by the Raag Madhuwanti (an evening Raag) and which “reflects the essence of watching a Hindustani singer perform.” The work is by composer, cellist and Odissi dancer, Akshaya Avril Tucker, whose work is inspired by the music and dance traditions of South Asia. Also, from a 7K! Records compilation, listen to a work for layered strings by Canadian composer and violinist Jessica Moss.  - Caryn Havlik

Program #4639, Expanded Strings (First aired 7/8/22)

ARTIST: Pino Forastiere
WORK: 20-22-Concert for Expanded Guitar [1:00]
RECORDING: 20-22-Concert for Expanded Guitar
SOURCE: pinoforastiere.bandcamp.com
INFO: pinoforastiere.com

ARTIST: Density512
WORK: Akshaya Avril Tucker: Enough, to Unfold [7:20]
RECORDING: fold in, fold out
SOURCE: density512.bandcamp.com
INFO: density512.org

ARTIST: Pino Forastiere
WORK: 20-22-Concert for Expanded Guitar [31:27]
RECORDING: 20-22-Concert for Expanded Guitar
SOURCE: pinoforastiere.bandcamp.com
INFO: pinoforastiere.com

ARTIST: Jessica Moss
WORK: Trapped Cycle [5:50]
RECORDING: String Layers Vol. II
SOURCE: 7K! Records 
INFO: 7klassik.bandcamp.com

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