MELODECLAMATION

In the last 50 years, the vinyl sleeve has developed from perfunctory packaging to art-object. Vinyl is not only a visual history of these records, but also a unique exploration into the experiences that can be found on the border of genres and art forms in the 20th century. Spoken word, music, art and rhythm are all intricately woven into the practice of Melodeclamation (a word derived from the Greek melos - song, and Latin declamatio - declamation). Vladimir Tarnopolsky and Fedor Sofronov explore the experimental music technique in their lecture.

Vladimir Tarnopolsky (b. 1955) – Professor, Modern Music Department Chairman at Moscow Conservatory, composer, artistic director of the “New Music Studio” ensemble.
Fedor Sofronov (b. 1971) – Art History PhD, lecturer at Modern Music Department at Moscow Conservatory, composer.