Adventures of the Multicultural Nomadic Piano
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Experience the multicultural traveling piano
November 30-December 4, 2022
The Bridge Miami
4220 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33127
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Temporary spots around Miami
Admission by donation
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FETA in collaboration with The Bridge Miami present a festival of participatory experiences in which the Multicultural Nomadic Piano requests your presence as a creator of its physical and sonic pathways. You will construct, create, perform and observe.
Once upon a time, there manifested a piano navigating outdoor spaces over land, under water and in the air. This summer, Troy Rogers engineered a platform with an upright piano for The Committed Duo (Jennifer Beattie and Juraj Kojs) to perform while floating on the Lake Superior during the exquisite Sub Superior Fest in Duluth, MN. During the performance, the piano wished to be partially submerged, bathed and celebrated.
On December 2, 3 and 4, the Multicultural Nomadic Piano designed by Rachel Weiss is beginning its travel on land. Developed by Rogers, a wheeled platform will carry the piano to its desired destinations. The Committed Duo and friends will co-voice a serenading odyssey Allapattah, Wynwood and Miami Beach neighborhoods.
But first: on November 30 (1-5PM), Troy Rogers will lead an outdoor platform construction workshop, including mechanical and electronic designs at the Bridge Miami.
On Friday, December 2, you are invited to a full day multidisciplinary experience in which you will create for and with the Multicultural Nomadic Piano. During the day, you will be guided by the piano and mentors from a variety of disciplines: Rubens Sales and Da Jin Kim (pianists), Troy Rogers (music and electronics), Rachel Weiss (voice), Nicole Martinez and Juraj Kojs (audio-visual electronics and the garden), Rodrigo Arcaya (visuals) and Pioneer Winter (movement). Whether individual or group project, the fresh creations will be presented at the event at 8PM. Includes music by Tim Watson, Craig Peaslee, Edward Shilts, Armando Torrealba and Joshua Muetzel. Water and snacks will be provided to the participants. Water and snacks will be provided to the participants.
Then, on Saturday, December 3, the Multicultural Nomadic Piano will travel with music through Allapattah and Wynwood in the afternoon led by the Committed Duo (Jennifer Beattie and Juraj Kojš). Meet us at the Bridge Miami at 2PM, or catch us when on a move.
The same night, from 8PM till midnight, the Multicultural Nomadic Piano will be sounding new music pieces composed by the Frost Electronic Music Ensemble (Alvin Phan, Da Jin Kim, Rubens Salles, Dallas Howard, Edward Shilts, Joshua Muetzel, Rodrigo Castro) conducted by Rachel Weiss at the Bridge Miami. Performances by Rat Bastard, Black Mayonnaise, Dialogues (Dion Kerr and Tim Watson) and Nicole Martinez will follow. Join the epic final jam.
On Sunday, December 4, the Multicultural Nomadic Piano asked for a trip to Miami Beach. It will be led by the Committed Duo (Jennifer Beattie and Juraj Kojš).
The piano will return to the Bridge to be ceremonially placed in the garden where it will await the future poets.
Daily schedule:
Wednesday, November 30, 1-5PM at the Bridge: Traveling piano construction and design workshop with Troy Rogers
Friday, December 2, 10AM-6PM at the Bridge: Multidisciplinary workshop: collaborate with the piano on a multidisciplinary creation. Mentors: Rubens Sales and Da Jin Kim (pianists), Troy Rogers (music and electronics), Rachel Weiss (voice), Nicole Martinez and Juraj Kojs (audio-visual electronics and the garden), Rodrigo Arcaya (visuals) and Pioneer Winter (movement). Projects to be presented at an 8PM event.
Saturday, December 3, 2-5PM at multiple locations: The piano travels to serenade the neighbors. Led by the Committed Duo (Jennifer Beattie and Juraj Kojš). Meet us at the Bridge at 2PM
Saturday, December 3, 8PM-12AM: Evening of works for the piano and electronics, including FEME Laptop Ensemble, Rat Bastard, Black Mayonnaise, Dialogues (Dion Kerr and Tim Watson) and Nicole Martinez.
Sunday, December 4, 3-8PM: The piano travels to Miami Beach. Led by the Committed Duo (Jennifer Beattie and Juraj Kojš).
With the support of The Bridge Miami, Harold Golen Gallery and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.