Tiana Bercini and Thas Lhen Workshop

Tiana Bercini - violin Thas Lhen - analogue synthesizer

Tiana Bercini and Thas Lhen have been collaborating since 2002, in duo, in other ensemble, eg. the ensemble]h[iatus and in various multimedia projects. The special feature of the duo is the alchemy created by the meeting of the classical and the electronic instrument. The different nature of sound, the characteristics and histories of violin and analogue synthesizer could recall a friction. Actually, what happens is a sort of mirror game, in which the roles of the instruments are continuously exchanged. Bercini and Lhen move in an abstract territory, their approach to sound is contemporary. Nevertheless their consideration to music is quite classical insofar as based principally on tension/release, rupture, intensity and expressivity in all its facets. Their first duo CD release was highly praised in numerous reviews.

This event is presented in conjunction with the High Zero festival of improvised and experimental music. You can find the full schedule of High Zero events on their website: https://highzero.org/