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NEXT STOP: AUTUMN 2026
FREQUENZE LIBERE
Festival of Improvised and Experimental Music
18 OCT - 13 dec 2026
WITH
Alice Trost SOLO, Michael Vorfeld, Philip Samartzis, Merve Salgar, Anıl Eraslan, Francesco Giudici, Sofia Borges, Klaus Janek, Sebastian Rotzler, Strotter Inst., Andrea Neumann, Christian Kobi, Christian Müller,...
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NEXT EVENTS

Sun 18 Oct
Sun 18 Oct18 Oct 2026, 17:30Spazio Elle, Locarno, Piazza G. Pedrazzini 12, 6600 Locarno, SvizzeraAir Pressure is a live performance born from the dialogue between field recordings from Antarctica and experimental performance practices. The duo explores the physical presence of air, pressure, vibration, and resonance. The result is an improvised exchange between site-related sound materials and live gestures, through which environmental recordings are transformed into a dynamic and spatial sonic experience.
Sun 25 Oct25 Oct 2026, 17:30Spazio Elle, Locarno, Piazza G. Pedrazzini 12, 6600 Locarno, SvizzeraThe tanbur is a Turkish long-necked lute. Merve Salgar plays it from within its Ottoman tradition, yet with an experimental approach. Together with cellist Anil Eraslan, she explores the intersection of her Eastern roots and contemporary musical practice.
Wed 11 Nov
Wed 11 Nov11 Nov 2026, 20:00Spazio Elle, Locarno, Piazza G. Pedrazzini 12, 6600 Locarno, SvizzeraAt the core of Sonic Alchemy lies electroacoustic improvisation as an open and process-based practice. Natalie Peters’ voice, instruments, and electronics enter into an equal dialogue in which sound is understood as a fluid and constantly evolving material. Voice, instrument, and electronics interact on equal terms, forming a dynamic system where sonic matter is continuously reshaped in real time through improvisation.
Sun 22 Nov22 Nov 2026, 17:30Spazio Elle, Locarno, Piazza G. Pedrazzini 12, 6600 Locarno, SvizzeraStrotter + Rotzler treat their instruments as bodies and objects, generating a continuous sonic flow that carries both performers and audience. Double bass and turntable are used non-conventionally and shaped through sonic research into layered, meandering textures.
Sun 29 Nov
Sun 29 Nov
Sun 13 Dec13 Dec 2026, 17:30Spazio Elle, Locarno, Piazza G. Pedrazzini 12, 6600 Locarno, SvizzeraA solidarity concert curated by Natalie Peters with Ensemble Sous-Sol and Friends to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East and support humanitarian organizations working in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
Latest Blog Posts
On our Blog, you can explore the content through three dedicated categories. You'll find Carovana091 News, featuring updates, initiatives, and events from the association; WE SEE YOU Project News, covering the project's events and latest developments; and the most recent Listening Tips, a collection of listening recommendations designed to help you discover and deepen your appreciation of improvised music through carefully selected albums, artists, and listening paths.


Listening Tip Extra: The Australian Scene
Nature's God — Ramble Records Mallee — Freya Schack Arnott & Benjamin Ward Weft — Relative Pitch Records Sometimes I sit with my friend, the Sea Dog, on the mountain, and we look out over Lake Maggiore. We listen out into the vastness and the deep blue, and we are usually in a good mood. Today I have already subjected him to all kinds of musical thoughts and explained my last Listening Tip to him. And he says: “Dromedar, I have to admit: I don’t know much about the Australian
Dromedar
20 hours ago5 min read


Listening Tip September 2026: Save Me Last
This Listening Tip is particularly close to our hearts. Sound the Alarm is a project by Australian double bassist Clayton Thomas and inspired our We See You series last year. The composition was also partly reworked and performed here. Now the 22-piece ensemble has released a new recording: Save Me Last. Once again, the recording is dedicated to the children of Gaza. It draws attention to their situation and serves as a fundraising effort. But it is also a gesture that clearl
Dromedar
20 hours ago3 min read


Listening Tips: A New Platform for Music Discovery
Carovana091 is expanding its offering: Listening Tips is a new platform for musical discovery. At regular intervals, you will find albums here that inspire and enrich in their own unique way. The focus is not on charts or reviews, but on the joy of discovering music. Enjoy listening!
Carovana091
Jul 171 min read


FREQUENZE LIBERE Autumn 2026 – Save The Date
18 October – 13 December 2026 · Spazio Elle, Locarno
Hot temperatures – and some very cool things ahead.
While summer is still in full swing, we're already looking forward to the next stop: Frequenze Libere.
The programme is already online – we can't wait to see you in Locarno!
Carovana091
Jul 141 min read
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