The season has got off to a flying start and I haven’t taken the time to write this news: I’m now officially part of the lovemusic team!
After leaving France for Germany 20 years ago (!!), it’s a pleasure to be back to work there, with all the experience I’ve gained along the way and the prism of perspectives I’ve grown to consider. And for this, what better place than Strasbourg, the European gateway? What better team to embark on a new musical and human adventure than lovemusic?
lovemusic is a collective of musicians specialised in new music based in Strasbourg. Working with composers on new and exciting works that will enrich the musical world is at the heart of what we do. This means collaborating with artists who wish to create new music together in which both the composer and musicians are actively involved in the creative process. We want to dismantle the patriarchal and hierarchical systems engrained in the new music world, creating a safe and inclusive environment in which musicians can decide for themselves how they contribute to each project, the music they want to perform and the composers they wish to work with.
The members of lovemusic have diverse backgrounds and tastes which nourish the choices of the music we perform. We welcome the multiplicity of aesthetics that new music today offers and our programmes are the result of extensive research which allows us to programme creatively, bringing new voices to new audiences. Diversity is important and we strive to programme music that takes into consideration ethnicity, gender and sexual identity.
The way in which we present music on stage is always taken into consideration. We perform un-conducted, which creates not only intimate bonds between the musicians but also an active and exciting connection with the public. We like working with lighting, video and scenography which contribute to creating an immersive listening experience. lovemusic concerts are colourful, fun and innovative drawing the public into our diverse musical world.
Good news on top is that lovemusic has been awarded the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation Ensemble Prize ‘25 ! The coming season will be fun and colourful, stay tuned!!!