Commencing with music for percussion 1, commissioned by Eklekto Ensemble Geneva in 2016. Body Music features the hands and the legs of two percussionists engaging a virtuosic counterpoint of "body claps". Metal Music I is a duet and uses of one of the most iconic orchestral percussion instruments, the triangle. Metal Music II brings onstage two sets of crotales - small bronze discs played with violin bows to create a polyphony of sinus-like high frequencies. Metal Music III, a piece featuring 4 percussionists evolving in a landscape-like installation of 12 suspended cymbals, closes the first part. The second part presents pieces for three performers, from music for percussion 2 that use nonmusical objects.

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Ryoji Ikeda: music for percussion 1 & 2

Barbican Centre

Embark on a sonic journey from Reigoldswil to Langenbruck as part of the Rümlingen New Music Festival. The Basel Sinfonietta, conducted by Assistant Conductor Joseph Sieber, will provide musical accompaniment, featuring pieces composed specifically for this route by Alexandre Babel and Fernando Manassero.

Alexandre Babel

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Aug 22, 2026

Rümlingen New Music Festival: Sound Walk from Reigoldswil to Langenbruck · Basel Sinfonietta

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Feb 21, 2026

Ryoji Ikeda: music for percussion 1 & 2 · Barbican Centre

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