quasi Rublev

Instrumentation

film

harpsichord

live electronics

 

Duration

60 Minutes 

 

Commissioned by

British Council Northern Ireland

 

premiere

SARC, Queens University, Belfast 2010

 

Year

2006/2010

 

Quasi Rublev” (2006/07) is an immersive 60-minute project crafted by Kasia Głowicka, Mathis Nitchke, and Gośka Isphording. Inspired by the poetic visual storytelling of Andrei Tarkovsky’s films—particularly the meditative pace and subtle, time-altering qualities of Andrei Rublev—this piece transports listeners into a space where the passage of time feels fluid and dreamlike. At the heart of Quasi Rublev is the harpsichord, whose traditional sound is transformed through advanced live-electronics. This technology reshapes the harpsichord’s voice, at times resonating like solemn church bells and at other moments enveloping the space with a haunting, ghost-like ambiance. Augmented by evocative video projections, the work blends centuries-old instrumental tradition with contemporary sound design to create a rich, multi-sensory experience. The project was brought to life with support from the Performing Funds Netherlands and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, emphasizing the fusion of art, technology, and innovation.

PERFOMERS

Original Performer: 

 

Mathis Nitschke – video

Gośka Isphording – harpsichord

Kasia Głowicka – electronics

Technical notes

On request.