PROGRAM

PLEIADES (45min)

1. Mélanges (mixtures)
2. Métaux (metals)
3. Claviers (keyboards)
4. Peaux (skins – drums)

REBONDS (15min.)

a. & b.

TECH. SPEC

PLEIADES – Film + Live Sound Instalation. 32:9 (8mx2m) large format screen (semi-transparent).

Projecting the sextet of Kuniko for 4 movements at actual size with 192k/24bit audio live playback.

Mac + Audio Interface + Bose L1 speakers + B1 bass module x 6 sets.

REBONDS a.b. – Live solo percussion solo piece.

Standard instrumentations required.

REVIEWS

‘These are meticulous and muscular performances, at once elemental and elegant. Brilliant.’The Sunday Times

‘The profound musical intelligence of both Xenakis and kuniko come thru in this wild percussive work…’Audiophile Audition

‘…an impressive multi-tracked performance of Xenakis’ four-movement Pleaides…Kuniko passes this rite triumphantly.’Gramophone

‘…the delicacy and sway are enticing… Kuniko plays with a subdued, affectionate touch.’The Guardian

‘Her thrilling performance of this remarkable piece (Pléïades) is astonishingly confident and absolutely hypnotic.’SA-CD.net

‘Listeners who are coming to Xenakis for the first time may find the percussion works quite accessible, and they will appreciate the precision and power of Kato’s virtuosic playing. Highly recommended.’AllMusic.com

‘Her use of differing timbre and volume adds a tactile feature to the performances that is very effective. Kuniko’s performances are celebratory.’All About Jazz