Photo: Guillermina Muller

Buenos Aires born, Bern based cellist, composer and curator Violeta García has recently announced the release of a new album titled IN / OUT. Releasing on March 7th through Bongo Joe, the forthcoming album was recorded in a cave in Geneva which used to be the city’s water reservoir. Using the natural acoustics of the space, and through extended techniques and prepared instrument, García melded improvisation, composition and new sounds. She explains:

“On ‘IN / OUT’, I delved into compositions exclusively crafted for the violoncello, exploring the concept of recording in a unique location outside of a traditional studio setting. We took all the technicalities underground to an immense tank in Geneva, that once held the city’s water reserve. This innovative proposal to compose and record in this space was suggested by my record label, Bongo Joe.”

García also sheds some light on the creative process:

“In these compositions, I’m focusing on harmonics of the cello with specific tunings, microtonality, and extended techniques, playing with the resonance of the space and the length of the reverberation, which allows for compositions that sound as if they were written for multiple ensemble of cellos. I draw inspiration from composers whose work delves into sacro minimalism and acoustic music, such as La Monte Young, Jürg Frey, Eliane Radigue, Arvo Pärt, among others.”

Alongside the album announcement, García shared the the first single, ‘IN II’, and now she has paired it with a video made by Martin Carpaneto. Watch it below.