Immersive Maqam Open Rehearsal

About this event

“ I imagine a situation free from any cultural hierarchy, where elements of Middle Eastern Maqam modal music blend with jazz, contemporary and electronic music to form a unique sonic and musical world that transcends notions of style and tradition. ” – Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch (composition, electronics, artistic direction)

Immersive Maqam is a new interdisciplinary music project conceived by composer and electronic musician Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch , bringing traditional Middle Eastern instruments, from oud, buzuq, santur to joza, into dialogue with real-time electronics, jazz, and contemporary music. Rooted in the rich melodic traditions and improvisational possibilities of maqam music, the project explores a shared sonic language in which acoustic and electronic sounds become inseparable. Developed in collaboration with Palestinian singer Mona Miari , Palestinian multi-instrumentalist Zafer Tawil , and Franco-Lebanese violinist Layale Chaker , the work envisions an immersive soundscape that transcends cultural and musical boundaries.

Join the artists for an open rehearsal as part of their residency at PS21 , offering a glimpse into the creative process of this evolving work. Immersive Maqam was initially developed through Villa Albertine's 2025 residency program in New York, with artistic support from Amir El Saffar and Maqam Studio in Brooklyn.

From PS21 : Center for Contemporary Performance