Concept and composition: Gabriele Marangoni.
Sound design and live electronics: Damiano Meacci.
Female voice and performer: Ayumi Togo.
Prepared piano and performer: Eleonora Steri.
Production: Dahu Project APS
Technical partner: Cooperativa Nido di Seta di San Floro
Aéras was performed for the first time at the Asia-Europ Cultural Festival in Singapore on October 10, 2025.
Aéras is a visionary journey into the sound of silk—a delicate whisper and a dialogue that bridges cultures, shared ideals, and spaces across the globe. The project explores an unprecedented sonic realm: the voice of silk, interpreted by musicians united in the pursuit of beauty rooted in centuries of craftsmanship and mastery.
Silk becomes a true musical instrument, from the subtle sounds of rubbing to its gentle hovering resonance, embodying lightness, preciousness, and elegance. Technological and computerized sound processing allows this legendary fabric to finally express its voice, creating a dialogue between past and present, tradition and innovation, and the enduring human fascination with refined materials.
Through Aéras, listeners embark on a journey across time and cultures, discovering the wonder of a material that has inspired generations. It is a celebration of beauty, history, and the extraordinary possibilities that arise when art, sound, and human imagination converge.