»Motus Umbra« is rooted in a raw, high-density sonic aesthetic that juxtaposes brutal, architectonic noise – characterized by precision, saturation and dynamic intensity – with delicately veiled organic textures, occasionally integrating subtle breath-inflected nuances within the ensemble’s soundscape. This is a sonic journey that begins with the infinitesimally small – in fragile, organic vibrations – and expands into massive, dynamic soundscapes, illustrating both the power and vulnerability of the living body. The human body is a universe unto itself. In this work, the performance explores an invisible reality: it is not a literal representation of biological processes, but rather a manifestation of latent energy taking form. The work serves as a manifestation of this space – an environment where energy is not merely heard, but experienced through both sound and light as a physical vibration – a resonance felt from within.

Yoko Konishi is a sound artist and performer from Japan, currently based in France. Trained in classical music from an early age – first in piano and later in classical voice – she developed a strong interest in the physical dimension of sound: the resonance of the body and voice, as well as the ways in which sound shapes spatial perception. Her work explores the intersection of sound, body and technology, while often allowing narrative elements to emerge organically from the material. She studied ambisonics and spatial sound composition at the Paris 8 University, completed a post-master’s program at the mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, and undertook further training in the IRCAM Cursus program in Paris.

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