Podcast in the frame of the Crippled Symmetries Festival by KNM in Berlin
This episode, hosted by Julia Gooss and Bronislava Bronka Pálešová, master students at Free University Berlin, centers on the Crippled Symmetries Festival in Berlin and features an in-depth conversation with the Cube -Band, a Taiwanese trio known for blending traditional and contemporary music through unique instrumentation and innovative performance approaches.
Notable highlights include the CUBE-Band's creative explanation of their group name and philosophy, vivid descriptions of adapting traditional instruments for experimental sounds, candid discussions about the technical and physical demands of contemporary performance, insights into their collaborative process with composers during pandemic restrictions, and reflections on the evolving landscape of contemporary music in Taiwan.
The episode concludes with expressions of gratitude from both hosts and guests, anticipation for the upcoming festival performance, and reflections on the value of international collaboration and audience engagement, highlighting the importance of face-to-face musical exchange and the ongoing evolution of contemporary music practice.