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Emilio Gordoa
Emilio Gordoa is a Mexican composer and vibraphonist based in Berlin since 2012. He is involved in numerous projects including his work as a soloist and in collaboration with theater and dance. Gordoa is especially focused on sound art, experimental music, noise, free jazz, improvisation and contemporary music. He is redefining the vibraphone as a source, treating it with preparations and extended techniques. Gordoa is a busy composer as well, writing graphic scores for a variety of ensembles, for theater, documentary films and audiovisual. He has collaborated with several artist from all around the world and is a current member of the BerIO - Berliner Improviser Orchestra, and other ensembles.