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METAPRAXIS VII: MUSIC:BUILDING
From our visit at Jubilee Primary, Lambeth.
The primary focus of these workshop days is to introduce students to the fundamental elements of composition, and help them to realise that anyone can compose a piece of music, irrespective of whether they read music, play an instrument or have any prior experience.
This project was realised with the exceptional support of the Marchus Trust.We focus on the development of graphic scores as an effective tool to represent music visually. Even more importantly, their creation is a direct way of expressing feelings, concerns, wishes and passions.
Graphic notation evolved in the 1950s and is the representation of music through the use of visual symbols outside the realm of traditional music notation. A central figure in this movement was Iannis Xenakis, a composer, architect and engineer. He integrated music with architecture and we aim to explore several of the available school spaces in order to find ways they can be used to inspire and support music making.
In addition to our visits at schools, we have also organised open events for the whole family! For more information, or to book a workshop at your school please contact: gregory@metapraxis.org.uk
From our family event at IKLECTIK (Nov'2019)
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Sisyphus Distressing is an experimental music & theatre show, built around the myth of Sisyphus, as it was seen through the eyes of Albert Camus. It compares the absurdity of man's life with the situation of Sisyphus, a figure of Greek mythology who was condemned to repeat forever the same meaningless task of pushing a boulder up a mountain, only to see it roll down again. A typical fairy tale, it explores endless repetition and meaninglessness, struggle and failure, as well as (some sort of controversial) hope for what might come next...
It was premiered at IKLECTIK (London, Nov'17). Devised by Gregory Emfietzis, Sisyphus Distressing focuses on the values, ethics and struggles of modern society, inspired by the well-known myth. A highly emotional sonic journey melded with a variety of non-musical elements, including drama, lighting, movement, and video. The project is supported by the Arts Council of England and the Hinrichsen Foundation.
Curator/Dramatist: Gregory Emfietzis, Videographer: Kyveli Anastasiadi, Filmo/Photographer: Edd Cross, Videographer: Damian Posse, Director: Mayra Stergiou (direction).
Duration: ca 90 min.
