What is the pulse of the city of Linz? What makes it tick? What rhythm does its heart beat to? What beat is inscribed in it? The concept of the Linzer Klangwolke 25—URBAN PULSE explores these questions, revealing the pulse of Linz and, above all, rendering it audible. For this reason, music is at the centre of this year’s Klangwolke. Following on from the origins of the Linzer Klangwolke more than 50 years ago, URBAN PULSE puts the sound experience at the center of a story that illuminates the city of Linz in different scenes: industry, the Danube and nature, Nibelungen Bridge/history of the city, “Blackbird” as a symbol of freedom, and a festival in the city.
The soundtrack to the story is provided by the successful Upper Austrian composer Johannes Berauer. He has set the pulse of the city to music and composed an orchestral work that will be performed by the Bruckner Orchester Linz, as part of a co-operation between LIVA and BOL for Klangwolke 25. This lays the musical foundation for URBAN PULSE. The rhythm of the Klangwolke evening will be set by internationally renowned percussionist Christoph Sietzen, who will perform with his percussion ensemble MOTUS Percussion in a container city on the Danube. This will form the scenic setting for URBAN PULSE.
Well-known director Simon Eichenberger is in charge of dramaturgy. Together with set designer Charles Quiggin and lighting designer Manfred Nikitser, the renowned Swiss director and choreographer will stage the action. Participation plays a central role at Linzer Klangwolke 25 URBAN PULSE. In the spirit of artistic sustainability, it extends beyond the moment of the performance—bringing the city’s pulse to life at various locations in the days leading up to the main event.
