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STRUNE v mestu in naravi: Symphonica Machina et Natura

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Naj Vam predstavim moj novi projekt, katerega rsem razvijal vrsto let, zdaj ga lahko končno delim.

Projektje bil premierno izveden konec septembra v Radljah ob Dravi in Velenju, mestih, ki sta obenem tudi njegova največja inspiracija.

Gre za interdisciplinarni umetniški projekt, ki združuje glasbo, vizualno umetnost, poezijo, ekologijo in inovativno ponovno uporabo odpadnih materialov.

V središču projekta je premiera štiristavčne suite, ustvarjene posebej za nove, ročno izdelane strunske instrumente iz ponovno uporabljenih kosov industrijskih odpadkov (ogrodja in bobni pralnih strojev, železna korita, stara kopalna kad) ter elementov iz narave (veje, debla, kamen). Na te skulpturalne konstrukcije so napete stare strune klavirjev, godal in kitar, kar ustvarja edinstveno zvočno krajino – dialog med mestom in naravo. Projekt nosi močno ekološko sporočilo, saj je več kot 90 % uporabljenih materialov pridobljenih z ustvarjalno predelavo odpadkov.

Poleg glasbene izvedbe vključuje projekt tudi raziskovalno delo s področij akustike, mehanike, izdelovanja instrumentov, mizarstva in elektronike, pri čemer sodelujejo različni obrtniški strokovnjaki.

Mednarodni značaj projekta se izraža tudi v sodelovanju z umetniki iz drugih evropskih držav, ki sodelujejo pri izvedbi suite. Novo nastali instrumenti bodo po zaključku predstave razstavljeni gledalcem za ogled.

Projekt premika meje sodobne glasbe in performansa, spodbuja medgeneracijsko in interdisciplinarno sodelovanje ter promovira trajnostni razvoj umetnosti. S svojo drznostjo, inovativnostjo in ekološkim uvidom predstavlja edinstven prispevek h kulturni krajini – tako v Sloveniji kot v mednarodnem prostoru.

“Kot otrok sem nenehno prehajal med mestom in podeželjem. Ti dve pokrajini sta mi ostali v ušesih in srcu – kovinsko šumenje mestnih ulic in tihi šepeti narave. V tem projektu oba zvoka srečata drug drugega in ustvarita harmonijo. To sem jaz, to telo, to življenje...”

https://prvi.rtvslo.si/podkast/aktualna-tema/323/175161596 - Prispevek o projektu na Radio Prvi z Aljo Kramar.

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Mihael Hrustelj – STRUNE v mestu in naravi / STRINGS in the City and in Nature: Symphonica Machina et Natura

Let me introduce my new project, which I have been developing for several years and can finally bring to life.

The project was premiered at the end of September in Radlje ob Dravi and Velenje — the towns that are also its greatest inspiration.

It is an interdisciplinary art project that combines music, visual art, poetry, ecology, and the innovative reuse of waste materials.

At the heart of the project is the premiere of a four-movement suite, created specifically for newly hand-crafted string instruments made from repurposed industrial waste (frames and drums of washing machines, iron sinks, old bathtubs) and natural elements (branches, logs, stones). Old strings from pianos, bowed instruments, and guitars are stretched across these sculptural constructions, creating a unique soundscape—a dialogue between the city and nature. The project carries a strong ecological message, as over 90% of the materials used have been sourced through creative recycling.

In addition to the musical performance, the project involves research in the fields of acoustics, mechanics, instrument-making, woodworking, and electronics, with the participation of various skilled craftsmen.

The project’s international character is reflected in collaborations with artists from other European countries who will take part in the performance of the suite. After the premiere, the newly created instruments will be exhibited, and the performance will be documented in an audiovisual format.

This work pushes the boundaries of contemporary music and performance, fostering intergenerational and interdisciplinary collaboration while promoting sustainable development in the arts. With its boldness, innovation, and ecological insight, it offers a unique contribution to the cultural landscape—both in Slovenia and internationally.

"As a child, I constantly moved between the city and the countryside. These two landscapes stayed in my ears and my heart—the metallic murmur of city streets and the quiet whispers of nature. In this project, both sounds meet and create harmony. This is me, this body, this life..."

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