Beyond the Past:
New Works for Extinct Instruments

In an ambitious program more than two years in the making, the Austin New Music Co-op will resurrect innovative instruments designed at the turn of the century (the 20th century, that is) for an exciting concert of new works. Modeled after the inventions of Luigi Russolo, these hand-crafted instruments will be premiered alongside other traditional instruments in eight new works by member composers of the NMC. This combination performance, art exhibit, and history lesson is a rare opportunity to experience "futuristic" music of the past.

About the instruments...
The Co-op hand-crafted five 'intonarumori' (which means 'noise instrument' in Italian) based on the creations of Luigi Russolo. Read more...

About the new works...
Member composers of the Co-op used the intonarumori instruments in exciting new works. Read more...

About Luigi Russolo and the 'Futurist' composers...
The ideas behind these instruments and the sounds they produce are part of a unique movement in the history of western music. Read more...