Freedom to Move
Sofia Jernberg’s Freedom to Move is a powerful exploration of the boundaries of the voice, crossing genres and cultural influences. With her incredible range and approach to vocal experimentation, Jernberg delves into what the human voice can truly express. Presented at November Music 2022, this performance invited vocalists to push their limits, bringing a truly unique experience to the stage.
Sofia Jernberg Explores the Voice with Singers from Across Europe Sofia Jernberg is known for her incredible voice and improbable performances. She masters a wide range of vocal techniques – opera, pitchless (singing sounds that are not notes), jazz, and improv. The common thread in her performances is always the same: experimentation and crossing boundaries. Her questions are always the same: What is our voice capable of doing? What are the specificities of the voice compared to other instruments? Is language a prerequisite for singing? On stage, Jernberg expands the instrumental possibilities of the voice, in incredible high and low tones, with inarticulate vocal performances and great moments of improvisation.Freedom to Move explores the intersection of freedom and genre boundaries in contemporary classical music. Jernberg focuses here on the voice, the most personal musical instrument, as our cultural background also influences the sound.As a workshop leader, Jernberg boasts a wealth of experience. She studied not only jazz music, but also composition. Among others, Jernberg has worked with the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra and improvisers such as Mats Gustafsson, Nate Wooley, Petter Eldh, and Christian Lillinger. She has also starred in compositions by Arnold Schönberg (Pierrot Lunaire), Chaya Czernowin, and Anna Thorvaldsdottir.In this event, during November Music 2022, Freedom to Move was presented with vocalists: Yanki Bicakci, Jodi Gilbert, Rianne Wilbers, Paloma Lázaro Arteaga, and Ilyas Nadjaf.