Inner Spaces invites audiences into a transcendent musical journey—a fusion of ancestral and futuristic, acoustic and electronic, local and global. Through this synthesis, the duo creates a soundscape that celebrates diversity, innovation, and the limitless possibilities of music.

Inner Spaces is a cutting-edge musical collaboration between Amir ElSaffar, a celebrated trumpeter, santur player, vocalist, and composer, and Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch, an innovative composer and electronic music performer. Together, they create a modular musical work that integrates electro-acoustic soundscapes, maqam, microtonal harmonies, and a dynamic blend of improvisation and composition. This project transcends traditional musical boundaries, exploring form, musical language, and the interplay of electronic and acoustic elements.

The music blends jazz, contemporary classical, maqam, raga, and other traditions, embracing their unique richness without oversimplification. Each performance becomes an immersive journey through sonic spaces, guided by modular structures and improvised sections. This work invites listeners into a transcultural world where musical idioms converge in a seamless exploration of boundary-less sound.

The Artists:

• Amir ElSaffar, described as “uniquely poised to reconcile jazz and Arabic music” (The Wire), is a pioneer in blending microtonal elements of maqam with jazz. A Doris Duke Performing Artist, he is both a steward of Iraqi maqam and an innovator in contemporary composition.
• Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch is a trailblazer in 3D sound and electroacoustic compositions. His works span interactive installations, theater, and dance, with collaborations across global music traditions and commissions from prestigious institutions such as IRCAM and the Venice Biennale.

• Modular compositions that combine structured elements with live improvisation
• Exploration of microtonal environments and electro-acoustic dynamics
• Fusion of diverse musical languages, from maqam to contemporary classical

LINEUP:

Group Size: 2 Artists (at times 1 tour manager)
• Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch : Electronics and Composition
• Amir ElSaffar : Voice, Trumpet, Santur and Composition