Matthias Schack-Arnott

Perched in the center of a perpetually moving whirlpool of pitched and unpitched instruments sits a lone Matthias Schack-Arnott. Gongs, marimba’s, organ pipes and wind-chimes seem to shift and cycle like a miniature planetary system. The result? A dizzyingly beautiful soundscape that makes for a modern-day time-out from the rushing world outside. 

Artist, percussionist and composer Matthias Schack Arnott returns to Noorderzon after his noted success with Polar Force (2019) as part of company Speak Percussion, together with Eugene Ughetti. Matthias has dedicated the last 10 years of his life to designingand building unique kinetic systems to create whole worlds of compelling sound. He has reeled in five Australian Music Awards, amongst many other prizes. His success has brought him to all corners of the earth, where he worked together with many leading musicians such as Steve Reich and Claire Chase.