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The last Vortex Temporum episode of 2024 Spring introduces us to the delicate universe of Canadian composer Chiyoko Szlavnics (Toronto, 1967), who takes us on a brief journey through the mysteries of listening. credits:For Eva Hesse [2006] sinewaves - excerpts) // Oracle I & II (excerpts). Ensemble Contrechamps (dress rehearsal, at Bellelay Abbey, Switzerland).Field recordings: Canada, Germany, Poland, Switzerland.Test recordings made at Bellelay Abbey, Switzerland.Research recordings mad...

In this episode, French composer Clara Maïda (1963) shares "a few thoughts about some aspects of AI and about the conception of the Human psyche that lies in the background of this technology. Starting with a reflection on algorithmic systems and the excessive decision power given to AI, the podcast seems to have finally turned into a kind of manifesto for the psychic unconscious, the world of affects, sensations, imagination and artistic practice, all these ways of apprehending the world tha...

Polish composer and singer Agata Zubel (Wrocław, 1978) is the voice of Vortex Temporum's 32th episode. She deals intimately with vocal sounds, both as singer and as a master composer of vocal music: reflecting on language, meaning and emotionality is a natural extension of her work. Have a listen and find out the world of this composer/performer!vortextemporum.com

In Vortex Temporum's 31st episode, Tokyo based Irish composer Anna Murray (1987) shares some thoughts on music and the influence of Japanese culture in her work.credits:Rndr 12 (Paths) | Anna Murray > electronics // Azuma-asobi (versions 1&2) | Anna Murray > piano // LIT | Michelle O'Rourke > voice // Both Beaming and Beckoning | Alex Koi > voice; Michelle Hromin and Zachary Good > clarinet; Andres Guerra > guitar; Noelia Cruz > violinvortextemporum.com

Sofia Avramidou (1988) reflects on both the creative process and her roots as a Greek musician. credits:What can that be but my apple-tree? [2023], for string quartet | 2e2m string quartet // Géranomachie [2021], for large ensemble and electronics | Ensemble Intercontemporain // A hug to die [2023], for ensemble | Ensemble Intercontemporainvortextemporum.com

Instead of letting us listen to his own music, Spanish composer Manuel Rodríguez-Valenzuela (Valencia, 1980) prefers to show us the music he grew up with, which is part of his most intimate story. While trying to recognise Manuel's multiple references, we can not avoid the nostalgia of a lost world where Time was much slower.Have a listen and share with us the most important works you discovered in your own journey.vortextemporum.com