The extended piano(s), the extended body(ies)

The extended piano(s), the body(ies) is an ongoing research project on piano as instrument started in 2014 by pianist and composer Hara Alonso. Over years, it has been developed different directions forms ranging from composition, improvisation installation. questions are: How can we rethink beyond its history technology? expand incorporating embodied composition methods? This intends to develop tools augment qualities terms of sound (timbre) performative-conceptual elements through improvisation, electroacoustic elements, performance. These enhanced have changed opened up a wide range possibilities interact with piano, both sonically physically, widening practices. pianist’s body fundamental value initiator sound, gesture, intention, becoming point departure this research. investigation intertwines two axes: 1) generator expansion digital means, 2) primary instrument.
 article covers period 2021, which Alonso numerous works for that displayed several public performances.