The Earth Ears ensemble was founded in 2021 with the goal of enlivening contemporary music performance with focus on experimentation and presenting lesser-heard ideas and voices in new concert settings.
Earth Ears is inspired by Pauline Oliveros’ piece of the same name and her concepts of deep listening and sonic awareness. Turning our attention to the human in the musician and in the audience member, and amplifying the sonic qualities of a simple breath and a presence of each other in the same space, Earth Ears Ensemble wishes to inspire the enjoyment of a present moment. The ensemble engages with the audiences through workshops, concerts in unconventional spaces, and by curating programs that reflect the different musical specialities of its members. As an international group consisting of performers with different professional practices, project ideas are generated from each member’s individual passions and brought to life with circulating leadership from within the ensemble.
Photo by Anna-Maria Viksten