Colectivo EUNK: Improvisation Concerts
Espronceda presents an evening of sonic experimentation and free improvisation with Chilean artists César Bernal and Sebastián Tapia
December 10th, 2016, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
The duo formed by César Bernal and Sebastián Tapia arrives in the old continent from the port city of Valparaíso, Chile, to embark on a musical journey where free improvisation and sonic exploration set the tone.
The musicians from Valparaíso bring a wealth of new sensations drawn from traditional sound sources such as the double bass, played by César Bernal, and everyday objects including cans, metals, wood and stones manipulated by Sebastián Tapia. Two worlds coexist, relating and complementing each other, yet also free to diverge — and that is where the magic happens.
Throughout their European tour, the duo will present different sets for each performance, collaborating with artists such as Johannes Haase and Lucas Alvarado, among others. They will also perform solo pieces for double bass and electronics. This adventure aims to promote Chilean experimental music, forge connections with artists, and strengthen the ties built between Colectivo EUNK (Valparaíso, Chile) and high-level international musicians.
César Bernal (Chile)
Double bassist and composer from Valparaíso, Chile. He pursues a theoretical and practical study of extended techniques and preparations for the double bass. As a performer, he actively collaborates with composers of various nationalities on the premieres of works for solo double bass and chamber pieces. He is a free improviser and, as a composer, has written works for solo double bass, duo, trio and quartet, as well as percussion ensemble, among others. He also maintains an interdisciplinary practice with other art forms such as dance and theatre, and has contributed to numerous audiovisual projects. Bernal has been a member of various groups including: Planeta Minimal, Ensamble Experimental, Ecuador 300, the Double Bass Quartet of the University of Valparaíso (UV), Cola de Zorro (experimental rock), Compañía Malonera, Dúo Scelsi, Umbria en Kalafate, and is a member of the experimental music and sound art collective EUNK.
Sebastián Ramón Tapia Núñez (Chile)
Musician and sound designer. His work spans free improvisation, electroacoustic music, soundscape, noise, film music and dance. In parallel, he works in audio recording, editing and post-production. Since 2008 he has taken part in various festivals, tours and contemporary and experimental music events in Chile, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Spain and the United States. He is currently active in the following collectives: Laboratorio de Arte Sonoro, Colectivo Eunk, Hogareño, and Acéfalo Records — all focused on musical creation, phonographic production and artistic programming. Selected festivals and tours: Lima Tour 2016; NYC Tour and Ende Tymes 2015; Peru Tour (Chachapoyas and Lima) and ChachapoyaFest 2015; Asimtria 2015 (Arequipa, Peru); Festival Tsonami 2015; Festival Acéfalo 2014–15; Chilean Patagonia Tour 2014; Spain Tour (Barcelona and Seville) 2013, among others.
