Electric unconscious

We commissioned the composer Charles Quevillon to write us a new work.

Staged Concert, 55’, 2023
Performance for electric guitar, flute, alto saxophone, mini-fridge and electronics.

Electric Unconscious is an alchemical process powered by the physicality of performers and the amplification of their sound and breath. The music rubs together opposing conceptsand emotions: sacredand profane, corny andraw, fear and bliss. In these charged-up liminal and kaleidoscopic zones, a refrigerator is transformed into the archetype of energy.

Created by Charles Quevillon with Kollektiv Totem
Charles Quevillon: Composition, Stage Direction and Performance
Nuriia Khasenova: Flute
Kay Zhang: Saxophone
Léo Collin: Guitar
Leandro Gianini: Technical Director
Set and Light Design by Charles Quevillon / Leandro Gianini

Premiered at Kunstraum Walcheturm, Zürich (CH), (22-24.6.2023).

Tuesday 31 October 2023 Camerata, Musiikitalo, Helsinki (FI)

Charles Quevillon (b.1989) is a composer/performer born in Montreal (QC) and now working in Helsinki (FI). His work focuses on the symbolic use of electronic music technologies and the ritualization of music performance.

www.charlesquevillon.com