Shai Maestro “The Guesthouse Quartet”

Timetable

Monday: 21:00 - 22:30

“The Guesthouse” marks a decisive step in Shai Maestro’s artistic evolution.

The result of nearly three years of work, the album grew out of his desire to move beyond the radically free improvisation that had characterized much of his solo output, embracing a more clearly defined compositional approach and a sonic vision shaped by meticulous attention to production. The result is a work that brings his deep jazz roots into dialogue with a contemporary perspective, in which acoustic and electronic elements coexist in a natural, effortless balance.

The pieces stand out for their essential simplicity: concise compositions with clear, recognizable structures, each unfolding as a self-contained and complete musical narrative. During the pandemic years, Shai devoted considerable time to studying music production, acquiring new expressive tools that allowed him to expand his musical vocabulary beyond the boundaries of the acoustic tradition that forms the foundation of his training. This exploration gave rise to a broader, more multifaceted sonic universe, rich in new textures, layers of timbre, and creative possibilities he had never previously explored.

Prices

• Full ticket CHF 20.-
• Reduced ticket (IOSTUDIO card, IOINSEGNO card, Club Rete Due members, SMUM card, Ticino Ticket, CdT Club Card, Tessiner Zeitung Club Card) CHF 18.-