HOAX QUARTET
RELIC
The new project of the HOAX Quartet explores the multifaceted concept of the relic, which serves as a metaphor for musical discoveries (such as samples or objects used for sound generation). In an artistic manner, RELIC engages with the controversial topic of cultural appropriation and opens a dialogue about the contrasting pairs of tradition vs. innovation, original vs. copy, and interpretation vs. creation.
The project includes two commissioned works for four electric guitars by renowned composers Elena Rykova and Jannik Giger, as well as two existing pieces by Jana De Troyer and Steve Reich.
Jannik Giger's artistic interest particularly lies in appropriation art, for example, by incorporating samples into his compositions, while Elena Rykova often contrasts found objects with traditional instruments in her works, complementing and enriching one through the other, often with a strong visual aspect.
The existing pieces by Jana De Troyer and Steve Reich notably work with the inclusion of samples and collage techniques, placing the musical "relics" in a new context and thus creating a unique aesthetic. Both pieces are based on minimalist patterns that are interwoven and layered. However, the musical expression of De Troyer and Reich is fundamentally different, providing an exciting contrast in the concert program.
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FEED
The HOAX Quartet's new project is dedicated to acoustic feedback, and will be presented in five concerts across two language regions in Switzerland: Basel, Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, and Fribourg. The curated concert program includes two commissioned compositions by renowned composers Lara Stanic and Teresa Carrasco exploring this topic, providing a fascinating starting point that is not only musically important but also socially significant. The themes addressed in the program include the importance of intact ecosystems, the interaction between humans and technology, the nature of closed systems, and breaking out of them.
The concert program incorporates both acoustic and electric guitars, speakers, and microphones in various functions, bridging the interface between analog and electronic sounds. Through this artistic exploration of feedback, the HOAX Quartet aims to engage their audience and provoke thought and emotion in a contemporary and immediate way. The program is designed to appeal to a broad audience from different art scenes, with the goal of opening eyes and ears to the power of music to inspire change.
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RIFT
Our lives are full of contrasts and contradictions - as individuals and as a society. From everyday decisions to the big questions of life, we have to make choices all the time. The Covid-19 pandemic has made this particularly clear in terms of ethical and moral issues, presenting us with challenges that are not commonplace in our affluent society. With our artistic project "RIFT" we would like to deal with this topic in a concrete and abstract way. We do not want to represent a political opinion or make propaganda, but rather to make the audience think and to create awareness of how important it is to move towards each other and to have an open and respectful dialogue. For this project we commissioned the Swiss composer Demetre Gamsachurdia to write a work for four electric guitars, and he wrote his piece "GREATER UNITY" on the theme of "RIFT", which was premiered by the HOAX Quartet in 2022.
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