Watch the video interview about Plankturutaña, a new performance by the trio of composer-performers Ute Wassermann, Marina Cyrino, and Merche Blasco, commissioned by A4 in the framework of Re-Imagine Europe: New Perspectives for Action.

The piece explores sonic interactions between invented and expanded instruments, DIY electronics, field recordings, and voice, creating a speculative environment that interweaves human and non-human sounds. Merche Blasco uses custom thimble microphones to capture electromagnetic activity from household appliances, combined with hydrophones and contact mics that amplify the resonant properties of different organic materials. Marina Cyrino plays extended flutes made out of disassembled parts and objects, and “Urutau,” a rotating wheel that amplifies dried leaves and twigs, creating rhythmic patterns. Ute Wassermann expands her voice with bird whistles and sings into an aquarium that serves as a miniature habitat, where underwater vibrations are transformed into a metallic-technological soundscape, creating an imaginary acoustic habitat. Together, the three artists create an ever-evolving immersive sonic landscape that blends human, animal, and technological voices.

The artwork is commissioned by A4, the video is produced by A4 as part of New Perspectives for Action, a project by Re-Imagine Europe, co-funded by the European Union and supported using public funding by Slovak Arts Council and Bratislava City Foundation.

Video: Daniel Kazankov & Michal Vasiľ & Debora Pastirčáková & Paula Díaz & Eduarda Palmeira
Interview: Anete Bužoka