Paolo Calabrese

This recording features Paolo Calabrese’s no.6 (2022) and no.10 (2022).

In ‘no.6’ Calabrese explores the nuances of 3 sine wave oscillators, focusing on their pure and unadorned qualities and interactions. The piece creates a subtle and immersive sound environment, inviting listeners to engage with the fundamental properties of sound and follow the various panning movements of the feedback-filled tones.

‘no.10’ sees Calabrese perform and integrate an electric organ along with 16 sine wave oscillators, adding harmonic complexity to the composition. This juxtaposition of simplicity and complexity enhances the layered and intricate auditory experience, showcasing a blend of minimalism with rich sonic textures.

Calabrese pairs the compositions with an informal pyrography based on the instinctive and gestural interaction of Italian artist and performer Eloisa Calabrese. The artwork appears to stem from the same subconscious realm of spontaneous and unfiltered emotions, which “no.6” and ‘no.10’ convey.

With a slight descent into unmediated and pared-down action, culminating in an allegedly uncontrollable and un-ending finale, ‘610’ is a set that leads us through an erratic ride.