Stavros Gasparatos

Expanded Piano – workshop


An acoustic piano is wired with both regular microphones and contact microphones attached to the body of the piano, its strings, and mechanisms. Each microphone’s signal is manipulated in real time through a computer and then routed to its own loudspeaker, creating a multichannel space around the audience that puts the listeners “inside” the piano.


Those interested in art and technology, and for the operation of this particular facility will have the opportunity to indulge more and experiment in person at this open work shop. Stavros Gasparatos, along with special guests will talk about the idea of Expanded Piano and how it works. The work shop is addressed to those with relationship to art, technology and the sound in general. It is also addressed to those who are merely curious ...