Four percussionists, modified bass drums, and various drum robots explore the relationship between humans and machines in the transdisciplinary work Ma(n|chine) by Zeno van den Broek. In the characteristically stripped-down yet intense minimalist visual and musical style of this acclaimed artist, performers from the digital domain engage in dialogue with those of flesh and blood. An overwhelming exploration of the tension between the algorithmic and the human in both composition and performance.
On June 21, as part of the national Composer’s Day 2025, HIIIT will perform an abridged version of this work.