eWave Ensemble

The Contemporary European Flute ensemble: eWave

The Contemporary European Flute Ensemble eWave brings together flutists and composers from the European area and is aiming to create and perform a repertoire by European composers. The musical style of eWave is characterized by an extension in sound and in action. Here, we may recognize elements like contemporary playing techniques; exclusive instruments; body-movement; specific stage-settings; and electronic involvement. By working interactively with the composers eWave can continue its musical style throughout their repertoire.

With the extending creation of the European Community, the rich cultural diversity of Europe activated a process of confrontation, exchange and integration. With the intention to participate this cultural interaction, the eWave ensemble was founded in the summer of 1998, when artistic director Wil Offermans invited eight European flutists for a first rehearsal week to work on his compositions. At this moment the group is working with ten flutists, using the whole range of the flute, including the C-flute, piccolo, alto flute, bass flute, contrabass flute, Thumpy flute, various percussion instruments, water pipes, tubes, whistles, toys and others.

read more about

• eWave in Granada (Oct.2004)
• eWave-Grame Project (March-June 2004)
• eWave Flutists
• eWave Repertoire

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