Music comes to life between people. This is the credo of composer Rupert Huber. For the Rotunda at the Pinakothek der Moderne, he has created a unique composition in collaboration with Ars Electronica Solutions and Petros Kataras—performed by the museum’s visitors. Their movements trigger melodic sequences, forming what Huber calls the Music of Encounters.
Huber describes this Social Music, where human interaction becomes musical composition. Sensors detect movement and trigger sounds, allowing multiple people to create a shared symphony.
The tones are tailored to the Rotunda’s architecture, its shape influencing the harmonies. Encounters form the foundation of music.
Rotunda – Music of Encounters / Rupert Huber & Ars Electronica Solutions / Rotunde in der Pinakothek der Moderne - Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - München - Photo: Sybille Forster
Rotunda – Music of Encounters
Music comes to live between people
Rupert Huber (AT) , Ars Electronica Solutions (AT)
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Ars Electronica Solutions
Ars Electronica Solutions conceptualises, designs and implements interactive, multi-sensory experiences for temporary and permanent exhibitions, brand landscapes, trade fairs, and events. The operational and creative arm of Ars Electronica develops customised projects for international clients and transforms ideas into immersive digital experiences. Whether through interactive installations, impressive visuals, or immersive storytelling—messages are brought to life in an extraordinary way with artistry, ambition, and playful elements and inspire amazement.
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Rupert Huber
Rupert Huber (*1967) lives in Vienna and works internationally. His innovative approaches and new forms of musical expression make him an important figure in the contemporary music scene. As a composer, he is best known for his music installations, the electronic music project tosca, and his piano pieces. For him, music is a form of communication and a means of promoting understanding.
