Project VO

Project VO is a duo between Rieko Okuda and Antti Virtaranta, active since 2010. The instrumentation has evolved in the last decade landing in Voice/Viola and Bass. The approach is an adventure through clicks and clacks morphing into pulsing repetitive rhythms and anti-melodies which collide with chaos and minimalism.
The Project VO approach is handcrafted like their limited releases “glass hopper” (2012) and “プランクトン” (2015), which reflect the way they navigate the free improvisation landscape. The characteristics of the music is repetitive and broken rhythms. The combination of piano and bass has evolved to viola and small electronics, which further push the duo to explore more colors and textures for their performances. They actively perform throughout Europe and in Japan including collaborations with different performers. More recently Project VO was invited to do a week-long residency in Budapest collaborating with a large number of Hungarian performers. Currently the duo is working on their 3rd limited release…

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malfatti/kobi/filip/saeki

The free improv quartet featuring Christian Kobi, Radu Malfatti, Klaus Filip, and Minami Saeki represents a dynamic collaboration in the realm of avant-garde music. Each member brings a unique voice to the ensemble: Kobi’s explorative saxophone techniques, Malfatti’s minimalist bass-harmonica playing, Filip’s innovative use of sine-waves, and Saeki’s expressive vocalizations. Their performances are marked by a profound sense of listening and responsiveness, crafting an immersive auditory experience that is both unpredictable and deeply engaging.