Experimental Music: Hauschka in Concert, Apr. 13 2012 @ Goethe

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Date: April 13, 2012
Venue: Goethe-Institut Auditorium
Time: 6.30 pm
Entrance: Free

In order to strengthen the music production between both the Kenyan and German music scene, the Düsseldorf-based pianist and composer Volker Bertelmann aka Hauschka has been in Nairobi. Accompanied by Sven Kacirek, they have cooperated with several Kenyan musicians and recorded songs together for two weeks.

On this occasion, Hauschka will perform a concert and present his composed music which is based on the so-called “prepared piano”. To explore and influence the outcome of his music, Bertelmann modifies parts of the instrument, attaching various objects to the strings such as gaffa tape, kitchen foil, felt wedges, bottle tops, ping pong balls, guitar string, thus creating a new and experimental sound.

The concert is an occasion to listen to fascinating experimental music from one of the most interesting contemporary composers.
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Field Trip/Pawa Master Class: Dandora Field Trip, Apr. 14 2012 @ Dandora Dump Site

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On 14th April 2012, PAWA254 will venture into the Dandora dump site to capture images and tell the story of the people who work and earn a living in the dump site.
The Field trip will be facilitated by Boniface mwangi, James Quest, and David Mutua. After the trip, all participants will be treated to a sumptuous lunch at Mpambe.

Prerequisite for the trip is one MUST have a DSLR camera.

To be part of this Masterclass fieldtrip, simply register by sending an e-mail to info@pawa254.org and further instructions will be sent to you. Register as there are limited slots.

Event proudly sponsored by Goethe Institut

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Opera: Ondieki the Fisherman, Apr. 20-22 2012 @ Braeburn Theatre

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This weekend sees the Kenyan Opera, ‘Ondieki the Fisherman’ performed at Braeburn Theatre, Gitanga Road. Composed 40 years ago by English Teacher Francis Chandler and performed at the time by the girls of Limuru Girls High School to celebrate the schools 50th anniversary, this opera is making a big return to stage thanks to the tireless efforts of Soprano, Rhoda Ondeng.

The Opera tells the all too familiar story of a fisherman by Lake Kisumu, who ruins his life, and that of his long suffering wife, through drunken reckless behaviour. Rhoda has put together some of the best soloists, choirs and orchestra members, some who have travelled from as far as Sweden and Norway.