the biophony project
Where Trees Stand in Shallow Water
Tkaronto (Iroquoi for “the gathering place”, or “where trees stand in shallow water") also known as Toronto, inhabits the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. While the three composers’ ancestral ties are from China, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Lebanon, Ireland, and France, they currently live in Toronto where the pursuit of art and creativity unites them. Trees are at the sonic hard of this piece, with musical elements generated from the variety of trees and their color found near their homes.
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Each Biome represents a small group collaboration between 2-4 composers commissioned to create flexible, open-score pieces for outdoor performance and infinite combinations of instruments.
“Biophony" is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.