Fredrik Rasten (Solo)

Fredrik Rasten is a guitarist and composer based in Oslo and Berlin. He is primarily focusing on musical exploration of just intonation and related sound phenomena, and in his work he is reaching for an actively listening state wherein to intuitively explore the complexities of tone and harmony. On the guitar he is applying real time retuning of the instrument, vocal shadings and different preparations to create warm and fluctuating resonances.

As a composer he is mostly creating music for smaller ensembles and collaborative projects where the ongoing exploration of pitch relations is guiding the work, while also finding inspiration in early music, folk traditions and reductionist expressions. Other elements influencing his work include ideas of music as social, non-hierarchical practices, and essential philosophical conundrums, such as the elusive relationship between mind and matter.

This evening's concert is a two-part program. First, Fredrik Rasten will present a solo set from 6–7pm. After an intermission, Roberts and Rasten will present their duo set from 8–9pm. This listing is for the solo set at 6pm. Each set requires a separate RSVP. Those wishing to attend both should also register for the 8pm duo set here: https://events.humanitix.com/fredrik-raste-and-alasdair-roberts-duo

Fredrik Rasten with Alasdair Roberts is co-presented with Frequency Festival Chicago and the Gray Center for Arts & Inquiry.