Sisters of Algolore + Knock on Wood

How do we convey popular traditions in a hyper-technological future? Will we communicate with software-controlled alpine horns? How will we keep our communities together? Sisters of Algolore explore a reality in which the boundaries between tradition and technology, between virtuality and nature become fluid. In this non-apocalyptic world, three dancers, a musician and an Alpine horn with mechanical intelligence go in search of a community. The Knock on Wood sound installation by Hannes Hoelzl also reflects on high technology and tradition. Together with MiCROTEC he has developed a robotic xylophone from the components in a Viscan acoustic wood scanner: a hybrid between a classical musical instrument and an industrial automaton.