30 - Interview with Yuval Avital (in english)

Yuval Avital talks of himself, of how his path has developed from
his career as a classical guitar soloist till being a composer and
multimedia artist creating installations, exhibitions, concerts and
sonic events of very large scale. He tells about his roots in
Jerusalem, together with his interest and research of a
multiplicity of musical paradigms. Also his important work in the
field of visual arts, which had influenced deeply his creation,
bringing a unique voice to contemporary art museums, theatres and
unusual public venues such as industrial archaeological sites,
challenging the traditional crystallized categories that separate
the arts. In this interview he shares his transdisciplinary
approach, enhanced the relation that sound, and specifically the
Voice, has with his artworks and performances; tells of his
approach toward composing and creating and what role the Forest and
nature play in his works; the challenge of notation in works also
including many non-European cultural traditions; of meaningfulness
and how it influences his composing process. He gives very serious
and practical ideas and tips for young musicians and artists.