How does physics influence the sound of a violin? What role do materials play in the construction of a guitar? Can scientific research help improve a musical instrument? These are some of the questions that will be explored by SONARTE: Science and Lutherie in Dialogue, an initiative promoted by the Gandia Campus of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) that invites participants to discover the connections between science, technology, music and craftsmanship. The project is funded by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.
SONARTE was created with the aim of bringing scientific, technological and innovation culture closer to society, particularly students, teachers, music professionals and anyone interested in learning how musical instruments are built and studied from an interdisciplinary perspective.
The initiative is led by Rubén Picó, a researcher at the Gandia Campus and specialist in musical acoustics, together with a team of researchers and technical staff from the Universitat Politècnica de València, Universitat de València, the Conservatory of Music of Valencia, and the Universidade Nova de Lisboa. It also includes the participation of highly respected luthiers from Valencia, Barcelona and Cremona (Italy), a city internationally renowned for its tradition of instrument making.
SONARTE Programme
Registration Now Open
From 9 to 12 November, SONARTE will offer a free programme open to the public, aimed at different audiences.
Monday, 9 November
6:00 p.m. | Opening Concert: “The Sound of the Wind”
Performed by Almudena Martín Castro. This event is open to the general public and will officially launch the SONARTE programme.
Venue: Casa de la Cultura, Gandia
Access: prior registration required.
Tuesday, 10 November
4:30 p.m. | Educational Concert: “Ophonius”
6:00 p.m. | Music, Lutherie and Science Stands and Workshops
Activities specially designed for students from conservatories, music schools and bands, featuring educational and participatory experiences related to the science of sound and the construction of musical instruments.
Venue: Gandia Campus, UPV
Access: registration for conservatories, music schools and bands.
Wednesday, 11 November
9:30 a.m. | Educational Concert: “Ophonius”
11:00 a.m. | Music, Lutherie and Science Stands and Workshops
A day especially aimed at schools, allowing students to explore acoustics, music and lutherie through hands-on and participatory activities.
Venue: Gandia Campus, UPV
Access: registration for educational centres.
Thursday, 12 November
12:30 p.m. | Lutherie Round Table: Instrument Construction and Repair
A meeting space to discuss the evolution of the profession, specialised training, and the contributions of science and new technologies to the craft of lutherie.
Venue: Gandia Campus, UPV
Access: registration for music conservatories.
With SONARTE, the Gandia Campus promotes a different way of communicating science by connecting it with one of the most deeply rooted cultural expressions of our region: music. The initiative aims to become a meeting point for researchers, students, musicians, luthiers and the general public, showing how scientific knowledge can enrich artistic creation and open new opportunities for learning and innovation.
All activities are free of charge, but prior registration is required depending on the target audience. If you are passionate about music, science, or simply curious about what happens inside a musical instrument when it begins to sound, SONARTE offers a unique opportunity to explore that fascinating space where research and art come together.
Further information and registration:
https://sonarte.upv.es
Contact: sonarte@upv.es
Telephone:
+34 96 284 94 09 (Pilar Sánchez) | +34 96 284 93 00 ext. 43681 (Isabel Fambuena)