Göteborg Art Sounds are deeply happy and humble to be able to present the new artistic directors of GAS from 2024 and going forward: Stefan Klaverdal (SE) and Clara de Asís (ES/NL). Here below you can read more about them. 

STEFAN KLAVERDAL (SE) 

Stefan Klaverdal is a composer and sound artist working primarily with context. Mostly either the surroundings or other people are at the center of his work, and therefore he frequently seeks out collaborative environments. One recent example is the large-scale oratory to the 900 year anniversary of Lund Cathedral where Klaverdal wrote music based on the guidance of the 300 choir singers that later were to perform this truly collaborative work. Other examples of his work are a walking concert at IKEA, music for meditating audience, and two operas about weaving. Music by Klaverdal range from electronics to vocal, and due to his interest in contextual work his output include five operas and several pieces for dance or theater. The music is frequently performed and has won several prizes, such as the IMEB in Bourges. In 2012 he received the Prince Eugen Cultural Prize from the Swedish and Norwegian states for his interdisciplinary and innovative work.

Read more: www.stefanklaverdal.com

CLARA DE ASÍS (ES/NL)

Clara de Asís is a composer and producer working at the intersection of contemporary experimental and electronic music. She has released multiple albums on cutting-edge labels and has performed extensively across Europe, the United States and South America in alliance with other artists, ensembles and prominent organizations. She has been awarded a State Commission from the French Ministry of Culture, as well as receiving a SHAPE nomination for innovative music and art in 2020. As a curator, she co-founded and runs the publishing house Discreet Editions, organizing concerts and discographic outcomes throughout different locations in Europe; and has programmed avant-garde music events in a variety of forms and spaces.

Read more: www.claradeasis.com

The new Artistic Directors will be in Gothenburg during the next Göteborg Art Sounds 2024. The festival will be spanning from 11 – 25 October, with the main festival activities focused during 16 – 19 October. More information about the upcoming festival to come!