RESEARCH X
MUSIC MAKING
Conceived as a four-year project, the [re]Shape Ensemble operates as a living laboratory, where artistic practice and research meet to explore the role of music as a medium for strengthening social cohesion and fostering transcultural dialogue in a globalised world.
The establishment of this ensemble represents a significant contribution to the diversification and cultural opening of a leading cultural institution in Carinthia.
Its strong innovative potential lies in the fact that artistic processes are not only practiced but also explored through transdisciplinary methods, allowing them to be examined, reflected upon, and continuously developed.
![Dr. Louis Gimenez Amoros_ [Re]Shape Ensemble musical lead season two](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_28ca5deed5b44859a6802c7976351cd0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_677,h_485,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Louis%20Amoros_TKM%20Reshape%20Ensemble.png)
"YOU HAVE PLANTED A SEED WHICH I THINK COULD BE A MODEL FOR ANY DEPARTMENT OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION."
Music x sociETY
Beyond its artistic work, the ensemble understands itself as a “society in a nutshell”: a space where coexistence, co-creating and diversity are explored collaboratively.
Closely connected to academic research and European cultural initiatives, the ensemble bridges theory and practice, positioning itself as a forward-looking model for cultural sustainability and innovation.
Thereby it engages with fundamental questions such as:
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What is the potential of musical practice for societal cohesion?
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How can "sonic agency" contribute to social equity and foster individual resilience?
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How can transcultural dialogue be developed?
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On what aesthetic and ethical foundations does it rest?
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And how can music be composed, directed, and performed beyond fixed cultural attributions?
arTISTIc Mission
For this ensemble project, taking our time plays an important role. It takes time to get to know each other, tune into each other's artistic practice and to find and consciously build cultural bridges.
We deliberately take that time. It's the foundation of a sustainable musical ecosystem and our commitment to cultural sustainability and innovation.
To support this approach, the ensemble is intentionally structured as a small group of eight to ten members.
This intimate format creates a focused yet dynamic environment in which musicians can develop both individually and collectively.
Creative expression, active participation, and shared ownership of the artistic process are encouraged throughout, while a professional approach to ensemble work and performance provides a strong framework for artistic growth, experimentation, and excellence.
The ensemble's artistic mission is to honour the rich cultural heritage of the Alps-Adriatic region, to reimagine and develop it through artistic exploration and transcultural exchange, and to platform musical voices, practices, and perspectives that often remain unheard.
MEET THE
[rE]shAPE ENSEMBLE
Each ensemble member has a unique story to tell.
Click on their names to explore the full biography. (See all bios)
![[Re]Shape Ensemble member: Janez Krevel](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_bf9d5f04eb094dc69c589777e39817f0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_388,h_467,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/DSC01005_clipped.png)
JANEZ KREVEL
Double bass
![[Re]Shape Ensemble member: Luca Chagas](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_a07d7622433c4dc4b0babf4c5f1193f5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_379,h_456,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/16df62_a07d7622433c4dc4b0babf4c5f1193f5~mv2.png)
LUCAS CHAGAS
Violin
![[Re]Shape Ensemble member: Dr. Luca Mukavele](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_a1faad5dd6764784970f89b18706538e~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_26,y_0,w_438,h_500/fill/w_447,h_511,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/16df62_a1faad5dd6764784970f89b18706538e~mv2.png)
![[Re]Shape Ensemble member: Katja Zupan](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_38e0a4ba91f34674b1b45dd989801808~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_372,h_533,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/16df62_38e0a4ba91f34674b1b45dd989801808~mv2.png)
"For me, it's essential that music tells a story. And every song we play in this project tells of someone's rituals, musical practices, lifestyles, and personal story."
![[Re]Shape Ensemble member: Primoz Gnidovec](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_b34cf135f0b840c1888743f43ca85f08~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_453,h_503,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/16df62_b34cf135f0b840c1888743f43ca85f08~mv2.png)
Styrian Harmonica,
Accordion, Organetto
![[Re]Shape Ensemble member: Corina Kuhs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_393fa2d7d48f426c86b6e9b45db1454a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_347,h_461,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/16df62_393fa2d7d48f426c86b6e9b45db1454a~mv2.png)
"Above all, it's important to me to showcase the diversity of music. That's fascinating and breathtaking to me, and that's what I try to convey."
Harp, Flute, Bagpipes, Jew's Harp, Vocals
![[Re]Shape Ensemble member: Aref Alosh](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_e252cabcb8ec47698dd4ffb632fd8905~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_427,h_645,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/16df62_e252cabcb8ec47698dd4ffb632fd8905~mv2.png)
![[Re]Shape Ensemble member: Sebastian Haidutschek](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_7aba3ab337e64277ae6494def4305206~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_587,h_605,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/DSC010010_clipped.png)
![[Re]Shape Ensemble member: Magdalena Pedarnig](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_1b5e189ad1744493be4ec8a11ee797a1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_408,h_488,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/16df62_1b5e189ad1744493be4ec8a11ee797a1~mv2.png)
![[Re]Shape Ensemble member: Ronin Shahan](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_82110b109e3e4920bac8a53ca50ea329~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_402,h_500,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/DSC01006.png)
"Personally, this project has reshaped me, because of all the new musical styles I’ve heard from the band mates. It's just like when I went to a music camp when I was young: zero competition, just music and cultures from all over the world blending together."
Violin
![[Re]Shape Ensemble member: Ajda Cvek](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_be98d64ffe6345b68bfbe2508aed2142~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_703,h_375,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/16df62_be98d64ffe6345b68bfbe2508aed2142~mv2.png)
MUSIC x EDUcATion
The ensemble brings together musicians who connect deeply rooted local musical knowledge with distinct artistic approaches, such as classical music, jazz, and other contemporary traditions.
Each member contributes their own musical heritage, expertise, and perspective, thereby creating a space where different approaches to music can meet, explore, and enrich one another.
This knowledge extends beyond the ensemble through workshops, lecture concerts and educational programmes for schools, cultural institutions, and community organisations.
![[Re]Shape Ensemble_workshop with schools](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_f823cb25d02f4aeabe9e9fca5c2d6c73~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_266,w_2500,h_1377/fill/w_732,h_403,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ReShape%20Ensemble_Music%20Outreach.png)
wORKSHOP FORMATS
We offer the following workshop formats to schools, cultural institutions, sponsoring and community organisations:
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Instrument-building workshops
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Interactive concert experiences (exploring music, cultural heritage, and musical practices)
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Conversations around diversity, identity, and transcultural exchange.
![[Re]Shape Ensemble member: Dr. Luca Mukavele](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/16df62_6b4fb0efaa5a4c8e9dc57db6d0ac0b99~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_600,h_420,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/United%20Love%20logo%20(5).png)
"The group experience encouraged me to build a musical instrument I had for long on my drawing desk. It is a co-product of (Re)shape!"
Musicologist Innsbruck/Maputo
DR. LUKA MUKHAVELE
