Martina Berther / Francesco Giudici | Carpet Session X Sogliæ

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Martina Berther is a Swiss bassist and composer who ranges from pop to experimental music. She tours the world with her solo project and with her bands Ester Poly and AUL, as well as alongside writer Simone Lappert and singer Sophie Hunger. She also composes music for film, theater, and installations, and works as a curator.

Francesco Giudici (1980) is a musician and composer from Chiasso (Switzerland). His recent works include [No] Surrender (with Simon Grab, -OUS, 2022) and MascettiNoise (with Daniel Drabek, EEEE, 2023). He has performed at major Swiss experimental music festivals and spaces, as well as in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy. In 2023, he embarked on a research journey to Denmark together with artist Aline d’Auria, his partner in life and art. In 2024, he contributed to Zukunftmusik (for SUISA's 100th anniversary) and received an artistic creation grant from Canton Ticino. Co-founder of the association Grande Velocità, since 2023 he has conceived and directs the biennial festival Chiasso means noise.