spatial and sensory interactive improvisation for operatics

by Kristin Norderval

Working with trained singers unfamiliar with audio technology and improvisation, Kristin will explore how an interactive audio processing system that creates pseudo-random permutations of the singer's voice can function as a digital improvisation partner. The research includes 1.a comparison of different sound designs & speakers 2.an observation of the singers' physical and musical responses to the different systems 3.the development of environments for real-time audio processing that accommodate the operatic voice on her own terms.

Kristin is interested in exploring the balance needed between chaos and control, predictability versus surprise. Kristin's ultimate goals are twofold: 1. to design an audio processing system that allows for mobility and enables performers to manipulate their own voices in real time, independent of a visual interface, and 2. to identify a sound design that allows for an ideal acoustic balance between an unamplified, embodied operatic voice and the sampled, edited and detuned voice(s).

PhD artistic researcher Kristin Norderval (Norway), Spanish soprano Mar Ameba (ES), Norwegian countertenor Sean Bell (NO), software designer Max Frimout (NL), Gerriet Sharma (Germany) designer IKO 3D speaker

A collaboration of Studio LOOS, LOOS CHANNEL, IEM & Sonible Berlin, Royal Conservatory the departments of Art of Sound and Classical Singing, Volst and KunstlocBrabant, Audio Engineering Society AES Conference (see attachment Kristin Norderval CV second paina)Kristin is planning a visit to Berlin to consult with Gerriet Sharma, and she has invited Gerriet to bring his IKO 3D speaker to The Hague to work with her during her residency.