Cosmic Journey; Exploring the possibilities of Harp and Live-Electronics

Kyra Frimout

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Cosmic Journey; Exploring the possibilities of Harp and Live-Electronics (2025)

Kyra Frimout

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Cosmic Journey; Exploring the possibilities of Harp and Live-Electronics by Kyra Frimout. Research Question: How do I adapt the Stellar Sonata by Caroline Lizotte composed for the electroacoustic harp to a traditional acoustic pedal harp? 'Cosmic Journey' is a performance that focusses on space-themed repertoire for the harp and live-electronics, combined with visual images of NASA to enhance the audience’s experience. It explores the use of improvisation to tell the story of Kyra Frimout's grandfather Dirk Frimout, who went on his mission to space in 1992. The centre piece of this program is the Stellar Sonata, which was the inspiration for shaping this project. This research investigates the integration of live electronics with the harp by analysing 'Stellar Sonata' by Caroline Lizotte and exploring its implications for new compositions and improvisations. The study is structured in three parts. First, an in-depth examination of 'Stellar Sonata' is conducted, including an overview of Lizotte’s compositional style, her inspirations, the narrative embedded within the piece, and a detailed analysis of its musical material. The second section focuses on the technical aspects of recreating the piece’s electronic effects, assessing the required equipment while addressing challenges in replicating the sonic landscape, with updated technology. The final section explores new creative avenues that emerge from this research, including the application of live electronics to existing harp repertoire and its transformative impact on improvisation and composition. By bridging tradition with technology, this study aims to make electroacoustic music more accessible to harpists by exploring affordable equipment and practical amplification options—particularly for those seeking to perform Stellar Sonata without requiring an electroacoustic harp—while also pushing the artistic boundaries of the instrument in contemporary music. Kyra Frimout is a harpist and singer with a passion for contemporary and electroacoustic music. She studied Classical Music at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, where she is now pursuing a Master’s in New Audiences and Innovative Practice. In 2024, she studied with harpist-composer Caroline Lizotte in Montréal, deepening her understanding of electroacoustic harp techniques. Kyra explores the intersection of traditional harp performance and modern technology, integrating live electronics to expand the instrument’s expressive potential. Through her work, she seeks to redefine the role of the harp in contemporary music, using electronic effects to open new creative possibilities in both composition and improvisation.

type	research exposition
keywords	harp, harpists, classical music, electronic music, electronics, contemporary music, space
date	10/01/2024
published	22/05/2025
last modified	22/05/2025
status	published
copyright	Kyra Frimout
license	CC BY-NC-ND
url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/2478093/2478094
doi	https://doi.org/10.22501/koncon.2478093
published in	KC Research Portal
portal issue	1. Master Research Projects

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name	Royal Conservatoire
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name	Nebula
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name	Stellar Opening Chords
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name	Opening chords Stellae
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name	Melody Stellae
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name	Second movement Melody
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name	Stellae Bar 54-57
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name	Figure 10: Stellar sonata bar 63-68;Recapitulation
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name	Figure 11: Introduction of themes mvt 2
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name	Feedback Bach
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name	Soundscape 1
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name	Experiments log book final
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name	young stars outburst Carina Nebula
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name	set-up
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name	Overview
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name	Effects
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name	Roland FC-200
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name	Figure 4: Programming Pedalboard
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name	Analog Delay version 1
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name	Caroline Lizotte Analog Delay
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name	Caroline Lizotte Flanger
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name	Carolione Lizotte Distortion
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name	Caroline Lizotte Reverb
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name	Reverb Studio
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