#Improphonie

Like a classical symphony, the #improphonie consists of 4 movements in which different musical elements are presented and developed. The first three movements of this work each deal with the aspects of melody, harmony and rhythm. These are collectively and individually examined from different angles by the orchestra. While the first movement toys with the contrasts between individual melodic voices and full orchestral sound, the second movement focuses on solos within a harmonic soundscape. In the third movement, the orchestra connects through rhythms, energy and movement. The concluding fourth movement does not follow any fixed form, so that it can be completely reshaped with each concert. Unlike in a classical symphony, there are no pauses between the movements; instead, the transitions are marked by sung choruses.

As such, the border between composition and improvisation is blurred in this constantly shifting concert programme. Throughout the performance, Stegreif’s full palette of sounds is on impressive display, ranging from traditional classical and jazz playing styles, over exciting extended instrumental techniques, to collective singing and intense silence. This magnificent mixture is accompanied by a choreographic improvisation, taking place directly amongst the free-moving audience, which is interactively involved as a core element of the performance and is invited to sing and dance along.