These are some video recordings of pieces containing visual elements: a theatrically set ensemble piece, an interactive dance piece with video and a metal plate construction with projection.
Viewpoints of a Mechanical Mind ...
This piece explores the composed score, guided improvisation/open composition and free imrpovisation, respectively represented by the pianist, the boxed ensemble and an invisible autonomous and interactive computer system.
The piece is set in a theatrical setting designed by Judith van Oostrum and Zoe Reddy and has been performed by the MAE ensemble as part of the project "Haagse Hemelbestormers" of the Korzo Theatre.
Solid Movement ...
A contrasting multi- layered dance piece of passive and active interactivity. The performance consists of a live solo dancer with a sensor-suite, a projected video and live-electronics in a quadraphonic setup.
Frames, study 1b. ...
An exploration of my Planetary Simulation Model as a self-interacting musical entity. The piece is made for a metal plates and plexiglas construction with live-synthesized sounds, sonic driven and activated coils, and a live-animation projected overtop.
Ronald Boersen, born 1980 in the Netherlands, is a violist, composer and improviser of contemporary (electro-acoustic) music. He has studied to complete composition and live-electronics at the Institute of Sonology with teachers including Paul Berg and Joel Ryan, and viola at The Royal Conservatory of The Hague with Qui van Woerdenkom, Liesbeth Steffens and Ferdinand Erblich. He has also engaged in the study of composition at The Royal Conservatory of The Hague with Martijn Padding and Yannis Kyriakides. He is currently enrolled as a Masters student at the Institute of Sonology. His works have been featured at the Cadance Festival and venues such as the Muziekgebouw aan het IJ, Steim (Amsterdam, NL), Korzo Theater (The Hague, NL), Okno (Brussels, BE), The Teiva (Tel-Aviv, IL) and ZKM (Karlsruhe, DE). One of his ongoing projects is FreeQ, an open format improvisation ensemble, experimenting with live-electronics and interactivity, with performances featuring Emlyn Stam, Federico Reuben, Yoni Silver and Helen Thompson and a collaboration with Rara Avis. Other highlights have included performances with Joel Ryan, collaborations with Dganit Elyakim, workshops and lectures about improvisation and live-electronics given at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, as well as a presentation of his work at the Electronic Studio Basel (CH) and the soundtrack of a documentary featured at the Nederlands Film Festival.
