In this talk, I explore the concept of storytelling as a fundamental compositional tool within my practice, where narratives are not merely thematic but serve as active agents in the creation of musical structures. By embracing a multidisciplinary approach, I delve into how narratives are constructed and articulated across various artistic practices, including electronic music, visuals, installation art, classical composition, and theater. The discussion will focus on the processes of building and deconstructing narratives, demonstrating how these diverse practices interact to form cohesive, immersive experiences in my work. Through the examples from my work, I will illustrate how storytelling can bridge these disparate artistic elements, offering new perspectives on the role of narrative in contemporary composition.

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Composition Colloquium: Sarah Grace Graves and Eda Er

University of California, Berkeley

Patricia Alessandrini’s intricate sound sculptures encompass a seemingly unlimited range of tonal colours and textures, both acoustic and electronic. The American composer and sound artist, whose teachers include Tristan Murail and Thea Musgrave, received praise from Gramophone for ‘her formidably disciplined manipulation of febrile emotions’. Her captivating art, including a major new composition, is complemented by the restless energy of Beat Furrer’s Aria from 1998-9.

Eda Er

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Oct 3, 2026

Schallfeld Ensemble; Marisol Montalvo soprano; Johanna Vargas soprano · Wigmore Hall

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Oct 4, 2024

Composition Colloquium: Sarah Grace Graves and Eda Er · UC Berkeley Department of Music

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