Musica Elettronica Viva

Musica Elettronica Viva, an Italian live acoustic/electronic improvisational group, was formed in Rome in 1966 by Allan Bryant, Alvin Curran, Jon Phetteplace, Frederic Rzewski, Richard Teitelbaum, and Carol Plantamura. The ensemble quickly gained attention for their experimental use of synthesizers and unconventional instruments such as amplified glass panes and motor oil cans. Their early performances often sparked controversy, including a 1967 rendition of John Cage's "Solo for Voice 2" with Plantamura's voice transformed through a Moog synthesizer in Berlin. In the late 1960s, they participated in Michelangelo Pistoletto’s group Lo Zoo and achieved mainstream notoriety in Italy for their provocative performances, which sometimes resulted in riots. Notable albums include Friday (1969) and United Patchwork (1977). The group disbanded in 2017 after a final tour, though subsequent releases continued, including Symphony No. 108 (2021) and Symphony No. 107 - The Bard (2023).

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