Particolare
بارتيكولاري
11,000 Strings | أحد عشر ألف وتر
Autumn 2026 or Spring 2027 (TBD), United Arab Emirates
A piece of almost ridiculous scale and complexity. The effect is awe-inspiring.— The New York Times - October 4, 2025
A microtonal universe for 50 pianos
Written for 50 microtonally tuned pianos and chamber orchestra, 11,000 Strings unfolds as an immersive sonic environment.
Pianists are positioned around the audience, creating a spatial composition where sound moves through the space — from dense sonic masses to almost imperceptible tonal textures.
The work redefines the experience of listening as something physical, collective, and spatial. It expands the possibilities of musical perception and challenges traditional listening formats.
Microtonality refers to musical intervals beyond the standard tuning of Western music, allowing for a richer and more complex spectrum of sound.
Since its premiere in 2023, 11,000 Strings has been presented at major international venues and festivals, including Wien Modern, Holland Festival, Park Avenue Armory New York, and the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music in Hangzhou, and has been widely covered in international media such as The New York Times, Financial Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
An astonishing palette of colours and sounds.— Financial Times - October 7, 2025
A site-specific exhibition in dialogue with the performance
The exhibition explores unrealized visions of utopian cities — suspended between ambition and impossibility.
Developed in collaboration with the MAK — Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna — it brings together works from its modern and contemporary collection alongside a curated selection of contemporary artists.
Conceived as an extension of the musical work, the exhibition creates a shared environment where visual art, architecture, and sound intersect.
Curated by Daria Aksenova and Sam Smith, it brings together emerging and established artists.
The Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna, commonly known as MAK, has an international reputation as one of the world’s leading design museums.— Sotheby's
WHY UAE — WHY NOW
We see the UAE as an emerging global hub for culture, supporting new forms of artistic production and international collaboration.
With Particolare: 11,000 Strings aims not only to present one of the most ambitious contemporary musical works, but also to collaborate with local musicians and institutions — fostering long-term exchange and dialogue between regions.
We are currently open to partnerships to realize the project at full scale in Autumn 2026 – Spring 2027.
We welcome collaboration with cultural institutions, foundations, and strategic, corporate, artistic, and production partners.
Contact us at: maria@culttech.at
