LIVE AV + DJ SET

LIVE AV
Friday November 22 ~ 19:00 ~ Reina Sofía Museum
Free admission until full capacity is reached.
Available from 10:00 a.m. on 20 November.

Swiss-French composer and sound artist Noémi Büchi presents in Madrid the LIVE A/V Does It Still Matter, an immersive multimedia work that explores the intersection between sound, visuals and human emotions in an era dominated by technology and virtuality. In this live performance, Büchi's sonic structures and aesthetic choices question the state of materiality in an increasingly fluid and intangible world, proposing a new avant-garde that "isn’t about creating something that doesn’t yet exist, it’s about abandoning and confusing rigid genres". Büchi’s electronic maximalism questions our linear perception of time, offering a glimpse into a world where the past, present, and future converge into a singular moment. Placing the physicality of music in the center of the attention, the artist juxtaposes multi-layered analog synthesizer textures, crystal clear sounds and almost brutalistic noises, while they unfold in compositional structures akin to pop songs. Driven by an orchestra of myriad parts, her music creates transcendent intonations that resonate deeply with the listeners’ bodies. An immersive experience that invites us to contemplate the impermanence of our world and the enduring power of sound.

Noémi Büchi is a Swiss/French composer and multimedia artist that creates and explores the potential of cross-genre musical structures. Her music is defined by a delicate synthesis of textural rhythms and electroacoustic-orchestral abstraction. She contrasts rhythmic physicality with disruption and playfully emphasizes irregularities, creating an expansive listening experience marked by detail and elevation.

Her musical work moves in the areas of electroacoustic composition, live performances, audiovisual shows, music for film, music for contemporary dance, music for installations, music for theater and for orchestral works.

She holds a Master's degree in electroacoustic composition from the ZHdK (Zürich) and a Bachelor's degree in musicology and German literature/linguistics from the University of Zürich. During and after her studies, she played at various festivals and received a cultural prize from the city of Zürich. She’s regularly invited at renowned national and international festivals such as Ars Electronica (AUT), Mutek Festival (ESP), L.E.V. Festival (ESP), Variations Festival (FR), Linecheck Festival (IT).

Akazie is the name under which sound artist Acacia Ojea works as a DJ and music selector mainly focused on the post club scene. During the last years she has collaborated in numerous international radio stations and participated in festivals and artistic institutions such as Sónar Festival, WOS Festival, Dantz Festival, Art Madrid or the Centro De Cultura Contemporánea Condeduque. Her approach to electronic music makes Akazie one of the most original selector of the national scene. As challenging as accessible, the Galician dj bets on an experimental conception of electronic dance music emphasizing rhythms and sound textures of high complexity.

Jehia is a Cairo born, Barcelona based DJ who is quickly making a name for himself in both of these local scenes. He was exposed to a diverse range of musical styles from an early age. Where he was particularly drawn to electronic music. Influenced by the sounds of Jungle, Bass, IDM, and Deconstructed Club, Jehia has developed a unique style that is both dark and highly energetic. Seamlessly blending together tracks from a wide range of genres. He is already becoming known for his dynamic DJ sets, which are characterized by their intense rhythms and intricate melodies. Jehia is an artist clearly influenced by his environment. First, it was the madness of the streets of Cairo, his hometown. Now, it is the stress of everyday life in Barcelona, the city where he currently lives.Jehia has developed a very particular style, in which darkness and the most vibrant energies can coexist. Capable of covering a great variety of genres with minimal effort and without sacrificing the enthusiasm of the session.