Commission to Rodolfo Acosta, Claudia Sofia Alvarez and Ana Maria Rodriguez

In what ways does communication take place in a chamber music concert? How are messages transferred between the musicians and the audience? Outside of the physical, performative acts of a musician and his instrument, there exists an extra-musical conversation between the music, the performers and audience. How it really is, a contemporary chamber music project, seeks to explore these underlying communicative elements.

Made possible by the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation, How it really is commissions new works from composers Rodolfo Acosta, Claudia Sofia Alvarez and Ana Maria Rodriguez performed by musicians from Columbia, Germany and Peru. The project uses technology to explore the central theme of communication. During the performance, various camera angles—close-ups and tracking shots—will be projected to the audience. The angles will allow the audience to experience events on stage through the eyes of the performer, resulting in a more subjective, emotional concert experience. Alongside pieces from the three commissioned composers, the concerts will feature works from the early 70s, a period of rebellion and discussion in the performative arts.

As a cultural exchange between Columbia, Germany and Peru, How it really is explores cultural similarities and differences in the art of chamber music performance. Any commonalities and contradictions will contribute to the project’s goal of presenting multiple perspectives, ultimately strengthening intercultural communication.

Further Information:
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Dates

November 20, 2025
NOS Theatre PUCP, Lima, Peru

November 21, 2025
NOS Theatre PUCP, Lima, Peru