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 hopes to engage with the community not only in the traditional concert settings but through workshops, concerts in unconventional spaces, and by choosing pieces meaningful to its members. The ensemble consists of flutist Livia Schweizer, clarinetist Lucy Abrams-Husso, cellist Iida-Vilhemiina Sinivalo, pianist Helga Karen, and sound artist Tuukka Tervo. Each member of the ensemble brings their own interest and passion to their programmes, thus providing opportunities for the rest of the members to explore themselves outside of their comfort zone, discover something new, and find new ways to engage the audience through music exploration. Earth Ears Ensemble is looking forward to being a part of the lively new music scene in Finland and to develop it further alongside other ensembles and artists.

Photo by Anna-Maria Viksten

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