UMIAK (Switzerland)
Eva-Maria Karbacher, saxophone
Christian Moser, Oud
Alfred Zimmerlin, violoncello
The story of UMIAK began in 2019, when Eva-Maria Karbacher (saxophone) and Christian Moser (oud) embarked on joint sound research. In 2021 they invited for performances with a dance project, the cellist Alfred Zimmerlin was invited to join the band. which pleased all three of them so much that UMIAK has been a «working band» as a trio ever since, who improvises fine chamber music in concerts.
The trio's playing is characterized by an alert interaction and a high sensitivity for sound design. Texture-oriented interplay and homogeneity of the sound material have just as much a place in UMIAK's music as allowing for breaks, absurdities and the conciseness of individuality. The three musicians transcend their different musical backgrounds. starting points and experiences into an idiosyncratic, collective sound that they can Reinventing performance again.
Saturday, 2.12.2023
MPS-STUDIO
Admission 19:00
Start: 20:00
Reduced admission: pupils/ students / members / people with disabilities: 10 euros
Admission Regular: 15 Euro
Eva-Maria Karbacher, born in Zurich in 1992, is a saxophonist and improviser and works in the border areas between free improvisation, contemporary music and jazz. Their music explores the different sound possibilities of the saxophone and combines these with melodic elements. Improvisation and the curiosity for new sounds form the core of their musical work. Eva-Maria Karbacher appeared throughout Europe as a She performs as a solo improviser and in various formations and ensembles. She currently plays in the Duo Karbacher-Vryzas (with Dimos Vryzas, violin), in the Trio UMIAK (with Alfred Zimmerlin, cello and Christian Moser, oud), in the duo Interrupted Lava (with Lara Sü, voice), in the duo Around the Corner (with Victor Barceló, percussion) and in the Unorthodoxjukebox Orchestra.
Christian Moser (1980) is an oud player and improviser with an interest in cultural Diversity and creative difference. After studying the violin, at the age of 18 he discovered the oud and studied between 2005 and 2010 at the I.T.Ü. Conservatory for Turkish Music in Istanbul. In 2020, he completed a Master of Art in specialized performance / freelance improvisation. Christian lives and works in Basel and has performed all over Europe in various ensembles, composes music for film and dance and curates concert series for experimental music (FIM Basel). He has received several awards/residencies and is currently working on various projects, including UMIAK (Alfred Zimmerlin, Eva-Maria Karbacher), Grüm (Thomas Rohrer, Lara Süss, Jacek Chmiel), Sere Serpe (Gizem Simsek, Lucio Morelli) and Minimal Atmos Oud Bass Duo (Thomas Jeker).
Alfred Zimmerlin (*1955) is a composer and improviser (cello). Zimmerlin studied musicology, ethnomusicology and composition. He maintains a lively international concert activity, for example with the trio Kimmig-Studer-Zimmerlin, the electro band Zimmerlin Stoffner Meier, the trio UMIAK (with Eva-Maria Karbacher and Christian Moser) and numerous other formations. For 36 years he worked in the innovative Composer collective and improvisation trio KARL ein KARL. As a composer, Zimmerlin has created an extensive oeuvre of piano pieces, chamber music with or without electronics, vocal music, orchestral music or music theater works. His diverse activities are documented on numerous recordings. Among others he received the Culture Prize of the Canton of Zurich in 2014 and the Swiss Music Prize in 2016. From From 2010 to 2022 he was professor of free improvisation at the FHNW Academy of Music - Music Academy Basel / Sonic Space Basel.
Discounted tickets:
The following persons are entitled to the reduced rate:
- MPS-Studio club members
- Students / Pupils
- People with disabilities
For the reduced rate, you will need corresponding proof at the entrance.
10,00 € - 15,00 €
No VAT statement, as small business owner according to §19 (1) UStG.
Concert Umiak. Reduced admission for members / people with disabilities. 2.12.2023, admission 19:00, start 20:00. No parking in our courtyard, except for bicycles. Please park in Waldstraße. Concert starts on time.
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