Romeo and Juliet

Orchestral-electo compositions based on archive recordings of shakespearian actors. This theater production is in German but the melodic material of the musical accompaniment is based on recordings of British actors found in archive recordings. The production was for the Akzent Festival in Duisburg, Germany. Director, Kevin Barz. More info on youtube.

Museums Quartier, Vienna Artist in Residence

5 MINI OPERAS IN ORDINARY LANGUAGE in collaboration with photographer, Dirk Hasskarl (https://www.hasskarl.de/) just won a prize from the ‚Stipendium der Stiftung Kulturwerk der VG Bild-Kunst (Association of Visual Artists in Germany.)
It started as an Artist in Residence project for the Museums Quartier in Vienna. The online presentation inspired new ideas, which lead to the prestigious prize. We are currently looking for a space to show the installation in the coming year!

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Sound Art based Composition

City of Weimar Commission (2023) 

Sound design for the new public space that is currently being created in the Altstadt (Historic area).

Storywalk Gleisdreieck (2022)

https://www.campus-stadt-natur.berlin/parks-erfahrungsraeume/park-am-gleisdreieck/storywalk-gleisdreieck/

Storywalk Gleisdreieck was a commission from the city of Berlin (Dept. Gruen Berlin). It’s a collection of interviews from experts about the fascinating park history and nature. The musical accompaniment for the park stories is composed from sounds recorded in the park (Nightingales, skaters, fall leaves, basket balls, wind, trains, etc.)

As shown on the on online map link, there are stations around the park showing the QR codes and the topic. It’s a permanent part of the park! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Museum fuer Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg:

“Together! Die Neue Architektur der Gemeinschaft“ (2020)

Sound installation depicting the narrative of urban nature. This sound collage is part of an exhibit showing concepts of public space in growing cities.

Composer/soloist: Vanishing Night

This album features the David Marton suite, the prominent recording artist, Jelena Kuljic, and Sadawi’s most atmospheric sounds! (Enja Records 2017)

 

Composer/soloist: For the Moment

Featuring John Zorn, Frank London,  and other prominent musicians from the Lower East Side and Berlin scene, this is the last of the three Sadawi albums produced by Zorn.  (Tzadik Label 2007)

 

Composer/soloist: Beyond Babylon

The second album produced by John Zorn features Alan Bern on accordion and Brandon Seabrook on banjo. (Tzadik Label 2004)

 

Composer/soloist: Tango Toy: Klezmer Stories

This is the first jazz-klezmer oriented CD from Paul Brody. It was produced by the Berlin state radio station and  features bassist, Carlo Bica, pianist, Jens Thomas, and drummer, Reiner Winch. (Laika Records 2000)

 

Composer/soloist: Animals & Cowboys

This sonic cartoon version of America is based on folk songs and lyrics found in a 50 cent Carl Sanburg collection. It features prominent musicians such as David Moss, Gayle Tufts, Billy Bang, Michael Rodach, Ed Schuller, Rudi Mahal, and Tony Buck from the Necks. (Nrw Jazz label 2002)