Exhbition: HMV at CalArts

Year: 2026

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Abstract

A new series of Hermeneutic Machine Variations were performed at the Wave Cave at CalArts

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HMV at CalArts


Donnachie and Simionato were invited to present new Hermeneutic Machine Variations at the 2026 Experiments in Electronic Sound Festival (EESF) at the California Institute of the Arts. The music festival took place in the CalArts concert hall and sound art gallery in Valencia, California from September 24-26, 2026. Three concert series were presented over as many nights featuring international artists showcasing their work each evening.

HMV-VII at CalArts
HMV-VII at CalArts, [Installation view of the HMV performed at the California Institute for the Arts (CalArts), USA], 2026, Various, Various, Karen ann Donnachie & Andy Simionato.

The HMV were part of only 22 projects selected for presentation as part of the festival's official concert program.

HMV-VII at CalArts
HMV-VII at CalArts, [Installation view of the HMV performed at the California Institute for the Arts (CalArts), USA], 2026, Various, Various, Karen ann Donnachie & Andy Simionato.
HMV-VII at CalArts
HMV-VII at CalArts, [Installation view of the HMV performed at the California Institute for the Arts (CalArts), USA], 2026, Various, Various, Karen ann Donnachie & Andy Simionato.

The Hermeneutic Machine Variations VII– were presented in the sound gallery (The Wavecave) which is located by the concert hall lobby providing easy access for concert attendees to experience installation works. Hermeneutic Machine Variations VII was the sole work chosen for installation in the WaveCave throughout the festival.

HMV-VII at CalArts
HMV-VII at CalArts, [Installation view of the HMV performed at the California Institute for the Arts (CalArts), USA], 2026, Various, Various, Karen ann Donnachie & Andy Simionato.
HMV-VII at CalArts
HMV-VII at CalArts, [Installation view of the HMV performed at the California Institute for the Arts (CalArts), USA], 2026, Various, Various, Karen ann Donnachie & Andy Simionato.

The Experiments in Electronic Sound Festival is CalArts' annual festival dedicated to contemporary electronic music, experimental composition, sound art, improvisation, and emerging performance technologies. Reflecting CalArts' longstanding international reputation as one of the world's leading institutions for experimental and interdisciplinary artistic practice, the festival serves as an important platform for composers, performers, and sound artists whose work expand the possibilities of contemporary music through innovation and experimentation.


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