Introducing the Smart Mandolin & Plektra

Hi there, Christos Rizos here with new articles I think you should not miss!

This week's focus is on Luca Turchet, a mandolinist and academic researcher from Italy that is doing some amazing research work. Luca is designing a new novel mandolin design that is augmented with wireless connectivity and sensors. He calls this "Smart Mandolin"! You can read in the new articles (links below) all about Luca and see some of his mandolin prototypes in action.

If you happen to be located in London, you can participate in a live testing of his new prototype! Details here.

Also this week, I introduce you to Plektra, a very interesting ensemble from Australia that is performing a combination of contemporary and classical mandolin works.

Cheers, thanks again, and I'll see you on the inside!

Christos

Smart mandolin testing, 6-10th Nov 2017, London - by Luca Turchet

Luca Turchet, introduced in theMandolinTuner Artists Database here, announced that he is looking for mandolin players in London that also have some experience with effects or instruments for electronic music. He plans to conduct experiments with a Smart Mandolin, which features wireless connectivity and embedded intelligence, between 6th and 10th of November, in London. If you happen to be in London, and …

Luca Turchet (Italy), a mandolinist & academic researcher - DB66

Luca Turchet, sound designer, musician, composer and writer, was born in Verona on the 28th of October 1982. Luca Turchet is currently a researcher at the Center for Digital Music of Queen Mary University of London, researching the design of novel musical instruments. As Luca is a mandolin player, he has developed also a novel concept of mandolin! Videos & …

Do You Know Plektra? (Australia) - DB65

Plektra is a mandolin ensemble based in Sydney, performing a combination of contemporary Australian and Classical works. They bring together diverse musical and cultural influences forming a unique sound that reflects their Antipodean heritage. Much of their material is written and arranged by Stephen Lalor whose training in Kiev and experience across several genres and styles of music is evident …