Robert Curgenven
@robertcurgenven.bsky.social
Pipe organ. Architecture. Spatialised audio. A/V.
Produced works for Sydney Festival, National Gallery of Australia, National Museum in Krakow, New Music Dublin, Maerzmusik.
https://www.recordedfields.net
Produced works for Sydney Festival, National Gallery of Australia, National Museum in Krakow, New Music Dublin, Maerzmusik.
https://www.recordedfields.net
Order LPs & CDs before this Sunday - Last chance to get discounted bundles & individual LPs & CDs robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/merch After 28 Sept, for logistical reasons these won't be available again for quite a while. Thanks for your support, look forward to shipping your orders Monday morning
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Order LPs & CDs before this Sunday - Last chance to get discounted bundles & individual LPs & CDs robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/merch After 28 Sept, for logistical reasons these won't be available again for quite a while. Thanks for your support, look forward to shipping your orders Monday morning
LPs & CDs are up again on my Bandcamp but ONLY until 28 SEPTEMBER as individual editions and discounted bundles robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/merch All get download codes redeemable via BC. Some are final stock, returned from distributors or unavailable for 2+ years (Climata 2CD & clear SIRENE LPs).
September 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
LPs & CDs are up again on my Bandcamp but ONLY until 28 SEPTEMBER as individual editions and discounted bundles robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/merch All get download codes redeemable via BC. Some are final stock, returned from distributors or unavailable for 2+ years (Climata 2CD & clear SIRENE LPs).
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@robertcurgenven.bsky.social has just put out this ridiculously good bundle purchase - AGENESIS, Beyond Enclosures and Climata - for less than fifty euros. Peerless music from one of the best to ever do it.
robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
September 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
@robertcurgenven.bsky.social has just put out this ridiculously good bundle purchase - AGENESIS, Beyond Enclosures and Climata - for less than fifty euros. Peerless music from one of the best to ever do it.
robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
My 48.7channel pipe organ piece "Unstable Steady States (A/B/F extended)" will be part of SPATIAL Festival at MONOM Studios in Funkhaus Berlin. Happening 12, 13, 14 September, this three-day program is centred on spatial sound & listening based practices. Full lineup & tickets: spatial-festival.com
August 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM
My 48.7channel pipe organ piece "Unstable Steady States (A/B/F extended)" will be part of SPATIAL Festival at MONOM Studios in Funkhaus Berlin. Happening 12, 13, 14 September, this three-day program is centred on spatial sound & listening based practices. Full lineup & tickets: spatial-festival.com
My work "Across Country (Part 1)" will have its world premiere at the 10th Ars Electronica Forum Wallis Selection Concerts. Recorded on the Studio Acusticum (SE) pipe organ it's curated and will be performed by Simone Conforti (IRCAM Paris) on the 16 channel acousmonium at MEbU (Münster Earport, CH)
July 3, 2025 at 7:38 AM
My work "Across Country (Part 1)" will have its world premiere at the 10th Ars Electronica Forum Wallis Selection Concerts. Recorded on the Studio Acusticum (SE) pipe organ it's curated and will be performed by Simone Conforti (IRCAM Paris) on the 16 channel acousmonium at MEbU (Münster Earport, CH)
Premiere of "Earth Works" for Brisbane Festival - on UQ Art Museum grand pipe organ with quadraphonic soundsystem. Two shows - 6pm & 8pm on 5 Sept. Free with booking. 6pm booked out, 8pm limited capacity. Details & booking link at: www.recordedfields.net/live/earth-w...
June 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Premiere of "Earth Works" for Brisbane Festival - on UQ Art Museum grand pipe organ with quadraphonic soundsystem. Two shows - 6pm & 8pm on 5 Sept. Free with booking. 6pm booked out, 8pm limited capacity. Details & booking link at: www.recordedfields.net/live/earth-w...
All four AGENESIS shows at Dark Mofo festival with Kat McDowall were fantastic and sold out! Great audiences, amazing lights, PA & festival thanks to The Playhouse Theatre & all at Dark Mofo festival. Next up - AGENESIS shows EU/UK for Sept/Oct starting at Colchester Arts Centre on 19 September
June 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
All four AGENESIS shows at Dark Mofo festival with Kat McDowall were fantastic and sold out! Great audiences, amazing lights, PA & festival thanks to The Playhouse Theatre & all at Dark Mofo festival. Next up - AGENESIS shows EU/UK for Sept/Oct starting at Colchester Arts Centre on 19 September
Fourth AGENESIS show just announced for Dark Mofo festival's opening night. Tickets: tickets.darkmofo.net.au/agenesis?dat...
May 8, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Fourth AGENESIS show just announced for Dark Mofo festival's opening night. Tickets: tickets.darkmofo.net.au/agenesis?dat...
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#NowPlaying For centuries, people in the arctic have claimed to hear the Aurora Borealis. Although such accounts have long been dismissed by modern science, could it be that these stories were right all along? www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnAT...
There’s Something Weird Going On With the Northern Lights
YouTube video by PBS Terra
www.youtube.com
May 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
#NowPlaying For centuries, people in the arctic have claimed to hear the Aurora Borealis. Although such accounts have long been dismissed by modern science, could it be that these stories were right all along? www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnAT...
All three AGENESIS shows at Dark Mofo have sold out - so mid-Sept to mid-Oct, we'll take it to Europe. Know how to make a show happen, have a venue or festival? Get in touch! (Needs good PA & lights) Looking forward to bringing this "baptism of light" to Europe again
April 23, 2025 at 5:36 AM
All three AGENESIS shows at Dark Mofo have sold out - so mid-Sept to mid-Oct, we'll take it to Europe. Know how to make a show happen, have a venue or festival? Get in touch! (Needs good PA & lights) Looking forward to bringing this "baptism of light" to Europe again
"Robert Curgenven’s "on which the sun never sets" ... produced a remarkable personal reaction: I shut my eyes for part of the performance, and on opening them experienced a distinct sensation of the loss of colour."
Happy to be wrecking minds with my recent work for Quiet Music Ensemble
Happy to be wrecking minds with my recent work for Quiet Music Ensemble
// The Power of New Music // bit.ly/4iWU07s
The New Music Dublin festival ended on Sunday (6 April) with concerts from the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Chamber Choir Ireland, Evlana Ensemble, Crash Ensemble, Quiet Music Ensemble, Cór Linn and Cór na nÓg. Brendan Finan reviews.
The New Music Dublin festival ended on Sunday (6 April) with concerts from the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Chamber Choir Ireland, Evlana Ensemble, Crash Ensemble, Quiet Music Ensemble, Cór Linn and Cór na nÓg. Brendan Finan reviews.
The Power of New Music
The New Music Dublin festival ended on Sunday (6 April) with concerts from the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Chamber Choir Ireland, Evlana Ensemble, Crash Ensemble, Quiet Music Ensemble, Cór Linn and Cór ...
journalofmusic.com
April 12, 2025 at 7:43 AM
"Robert Curgenven’s "on which the sun never sets" ... produced a remarkable personal reaction: I shut my eyes for part of the performance, and on opening them experienced a distinct sensation of the loss of colour."
Happy to be wrecking minds with my recent work for Quiet Music Ensemble
Happy to be wrecking minds with my recent work for Quiet Music Ensemble
Just announced! AGENESIS has its Australian premiere at Dark Mofo. Three shows! Tickets on sale Wednesday
"A baptism of light on opening night: phasing audiovisual patterns pull you into a body-shaking trance, where sensory perception fractures." darkmofo.net.au/program/agen... #darkmofo2025
"A baptism of light on opening night: phasing audiovisual patterns pull you into a body-shaking trance, where sensory perception fractures." darkmofo.net.au/program/agen... #darkmofo2025
April 4, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Just announced! AGENESIS has its Australian premiere at Dark Mofo. Three shows! Tickets on sale Wednesday
"A baptism of light on opening night: phasing audiovisual patterns pull you into a body-shaking trance, where sensory perception fractures." darkmofo.net.au/program/agen... #darkmofo2025
"A baptism of light on opening night: phasing audiovisual patterns pull you into a body-shaking trance, where sensory perception fractures." darkmofo.net.au/program/agen... #darkmofo2025
Between 1994-98 (age 19-24) I worked at a few magazines & newspapers, as editor and/or designer, in or adjacent to music industry - this documentary shows interesting "insider" perspective on some of the changes in 1993-95 & the people too www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Ia... HT @marcissist.bsky.social
The Target Shoots First
YouTube video by Vincent Dawn
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March 31, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Between 1994-98 (age 19-24) I worked at a few magazines & newspapers, as editor and/or designer, in or adjacent to music industry - this documentary shows interesting "insider" perspective on some of the changes in 1993-95 & the people too www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Ia... HT @marcissist.bsky.social
I have a new work for Quiet Music Ensemble premiering at New Music Dublin, 6 April, National Concert Hall, Kevin Barry Recital Room. Alongside new works for QME by Scott McLaughlin, Cat Lamb & Rory Tangney
Tickets: www.newmusicdublin.ie/a-world-in-i...
Details: www.recordedfields.net/live/quiet-m...
Tickets: www.newmusicdublin.ie/a-world-in-i...
Details: www.recordedfields.net/live/quiet-m...
March 20, 2025 at 7:50 AM
I have a new work for Quiet Music Ensemble premiering at New Music Dublin, 6 April, National Concert Hall, Kevin Barry Recital Room. Alongside new works for QME by Scott McLaughlin, Cat Lamb & Rory Tangney
Tickets: www.newmusicdublin.ie/a-world-in-i...
Details: www.recordedfields.net/live/quiet-m...
Tickets: www.newmusicdublin.ie/a-world-in-i...
Details: www.recordedfields.net/live/quiet-m...
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Gamelan forever
Released on Kind Record,legendary Japanese label(recorded 1990)
Released on Kind Record,legendary Japanese label(recorded 1990)
Gamelan Gong Kebyar
Listen to Gamelan Gong Kebyar
on.soundcloud.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Gamelan forever
Released on Kind Record,legendary Japanese label(recorded 1990)
Released on Kind Record,legendary Japanese label(recorded 1990)
This Sunday: 6.2ch diffusion tuned to Ipswich Art Gallery's acoustics alongside performances by Sandra Selig & Ross Manning for closing of "Arriving Slowly: Exploring the Abstract" feat. Agnes Martin & Rothko works on loan from
National Gallery Australia ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/events/SOUND...
National Gallery Australia ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/events/SOUND...
February 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This Sunday: 6.2ch diffusion tuned to Ipswich Art Gallery's acoustics alongside performances by Sandra Selig & Ross Manning for closing of "Arriving Slowly: Exploring the Abstract" feat. Agnes Martin & Rothko works on loan from
National Gallery Australia ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/events/SOUND...
National Gallery Australia ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/events/SOUND...
Two in-depth parallel articles unpacking how streamings attention bandwidth has incrementally led to algorithmic crush of artistic innovation - via Spotify's Perfect Fit Content www.nplusonemag.com/issue-49/ess... & Netflix's history leading to its massed 'content' harpers.org/archive/2025...
December 19, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Two in-depth parallel articles unpacking how streamings attention bandwidth has incrementally led to algorithmic crush of artistic innovation - via Spotify's Perfect Fit Content www.nplusonemag.com/issue-49/ess... & Netflix's history leading to its massed 'content' harpers.org/archive/2025...
also for Bandcamp Friday - these releases still 50% off digital
50% off digital til 2025 for pipe organ releases at robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/music Enter these codes at checkout:
Beyond Enclosures (€6.50) BSBE50
Tailte Cré-Umha (live) (€2.50) BSTCU50
SIRÈNE (€3) BSS50
Bardo (shortform) (€1.50) BSBS50
& check out new album AGENESIS with its pipe organ track
Beyond Enclosures (€6.50) BSBE50
Tailte Cré-Umha (live) (€2.50) BSTCU50
SIRÈNE (€3) BSS50
Bardo (shortform) (€1.50) BSBS50
& check out new album AGENESIS with its pipe organ track
December 6, 2024 at 7:22 AM
also for Bandcamp Friday - these releases still 50% off digital
Only 2 left of 4CD bundle! Bandcamp Friday now etc - also get an AGENESIS CD at robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
A few copies available of this 4CD bundle - AGENESIS (CD) + Beyond Enclosures (3CD) for €30 & includes digital download - via Bandcamp page robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/merch/4cd-bu... @cloudchamber-rec.bsky.social
December 6, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Only 2 left of 4CD bundle! Bandcamp Friday now etc - also get an AGENESIS CD at robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
A few copies available of this 4CD bundle - AGENESIS (CD) + Beyond Enclosures (3CD) for €30 & includes digital download - via Bandcamp page robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/merch/4cd-bu... @cloudchamber-rec.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 10:32 AM
A few copies available of this 4CD bundle - AGENESIS (CD) + Beyond Enclosures (3CD) for €30 & includes digital download - via Bandcamp page robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/merch/4cd-bu... @cloudchamber-rec.bsky.social
AGENESIS, on @cloudchamber-rec.bsky.social, is one of @hubertheathertoes.bsky.social's albums of the year - a bold and challenging work.
Read more at felthatreviews.blogspot.com
Listen / Buy CD + download at
cloud-chamber.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
and robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
Read more at felthatreviews.blogspot.com
Listen / Buy CD + download at
cloud-chamber.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
and robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
November 27, 2024 at 7:35 AM
AGENESIS, on @cloudchamber-rec.bsky.social, is one of @hubertheathertoes.bsky.social's albums of the year - a bold and challenging work.
Read more at felthatreviews.blogspot.com
Listen / Buy CD + download at
cloud-chamber.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
and robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
Read more at felthatreviews.blogspot.com
Listen / Buy CD + download at
cloud-chamber.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
and robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/album/agenesis
Reposted by Robert Curgenven
Hello all! Glad ye are all here and not over there anymore :-)
Here’s a link to some of my music in case ye want a listen.
eimearreidy.bandcamp.com/album/things...
Here’s a link to some of my music in case ye want a listen.
eimearreidy.bandcamp.com/album/things...
November 20, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Hello all! Glad ye are all here and not over there anymore :-)
Here’s a link to some of my music in case ye want a listen.
eimearreidy.bandcamp.com/album/things...
Here’s a link to some of my music in case ye want a listen.
eimearreidy.bandcamp.com/album/things...
Reposted by Robert Curgenven
50% off digital til 2025 for pipe organ releases at robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/music Enter these codes at checkout:
Beyond Enclosures (€6.50) BSBE50
Tailte Cré-Umha (live) (€2.50) BSTCU50
SIRÈNE (€3) BSS50
Bardo (shortform) (€1.50) BSBS50
& check out new album AGENESIS with its pipe organ track
Beyond Enclosures (€6.50) BSBE50
Tailte Cré-Umha (live) (€2.50) BSTCU50
SIRÈNE (€3) BSS50
Bardo (shortform) (€1.50) BSBS50
& check out new album AGENESIS with its pipe organ track
November 19, 2024 at 2:07 AM
50% off digital til 2025 for pipe organ releases at robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/music Enter these codes at checkout:
Beyond Enclosures (€6.50) BSBE50
Tailte Cré-Umha (live) (€2.50) BSTCU50
SIRÈNE (€3) BSS50
Bardo (shortform) (€1.50) BSBS50
& check out new album AGENESIS with its pipe organ track
Beyond Enclosures (€6.50) BSBE50
Tailte Cré-Umha (live) (€2.50) BSTCU50
SIRÈNE (€3) BSS50
Bardo (shortform) (€1.50) BSBS50
& check out new album AGENESIS with its pipe organ track
50% off digital til 2025 for pipe organ releases at robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/music Enter these codes at checkout:
Beyond Enclosures (€6.50) BSBE50
Tailte Cré-Umha (live) (€2.50) BSTCU50
SIRÈNE (€3) BSS50
Bardo (shortform) (€1.50) BSBS50
& check out new album AGENESIS with its pipe organ track
Beyond Enclosures (€6.50) BSBE50
Tailte Cré-Umha (live) (€2.50) BSTCU50
SIRÈNE (€3) BSS50
Bardo (shortform) (€1.50) BSBS50
& check out new album AGENESIS with its pipe organ track
November 19, 2024 at 2:07 AM
50% off digital til 2025 for pipe organ releases at robertcurgenven.bandcamp.com/music Enter these codes at checkout:
Beyond Enclosures (€6.50) BSBE50
Tailte Cré-Umha (live) (€2.50) BSTCU50
SIRÈNE (€3) BSS50
Bardo (shortform) (€1.50) BSBS50
& check out new album AGENESIS with its pipe organ track
Beyond Enclosures (€6.50) BSBE50
Tailte Cré-Umha (live) (€2.50) BSTCU50
SIRÈNE (€3) BSS50
Bardo (shortform) (€1.50) BSBS50
& check out new album AGENESIS with its pipe organ track