RUISKAMER #5: Rafael Toral

Name: RUISKAMER #5: Rafael Toral — Support: GAME & Julian Sartorius
Start: 2025-03-12T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-03-12T22:30:00+01:00
Location: Miry Concertzaal

Support: GAME & Julian Sartorius

VIERNULVIER & MIRY Concertzaal

Wed 12.03

19:30 - 22:30

Miry Concertzaal, Gent

Biezekapelstraat 9, 9000 Gent

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Rafael Toral

Rafael Toral, born in Lisbon, is a composer and experimental musician who masterfully intertwines silence and sound. With a unique blend of electronic instruments, electric guitar, and improvisation, he creates groundbreaking music inspired by free jazz and the power of silence.

Known for albums like Wave Field and the innovative Space Program, Toral has collaborated with artists such as Sonic Youth and performs worldwide. His latest release, Spectral Evolution, received critical acclaim and ranked high in year-end lists by The Quietus, Pitchfork, and The Wire.

"A gorgeous ambient suite informed by drone music and vintage jazz" – Pitchfork
"Spectral Evolution [...] makes this potential cacophony sound so harmonious. Remarkable." – The Quietus

"A gorgeous ambient suite informed by drone music and vintage jazz" – Pitchfork

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Julian Sartorius x GAME

Julian Sartorius (1981) is a Swiss percussionist and artist known for his innovative approach to rhythm and sound.

His work revolves around discovering hidden tones in everyday objects and blending organic sounds with experimental electronics. By approaching percussion as a form of sound art, he creates unique projects and mesmerizing live performances that push boundaries.

For this Ruiskamer, Sartorius brings a performance with the GAME students where he brings found objects and unexpected textures to life, taking you on a rhythmic and sonic journey of discovery.