The Pluralistic Soloton Orchestra
A piano in the center of an installtion with 45 other instruments. They are all attached to the keyboard with cords and can be played.

Each key of the piano is assigned a specific sound of a musical instrument. For example a javanese gong, an african balafon, gamelan instruments, various drums, cymbals, bells made of wood or metal, a bone chain, a kalimba, and a wide variety of stringed instruments are used.
The diverse, pluralistic orchestra can be controlled centrally via the piano using cord connections. Each musical instrument involved is limited to a monotonous sound when it is struck with a small piano hammer. But they can played together and a many-voiced edifice of sound can be created.
Frequently Asked Questions
What inspired you to do this?
For this installation I was given the opportunity to use musical instruments from the archive of the musical instrument museum in Bochum - Haus Kemnade.
How long did it take to make it?
Two weeks for the installation and around 5 days for the film.
How long have you been doing things like this?
since 2014
Have you done other things like this?
yes, watch here:
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Are there plans available to make this? Do you sell this?
I'm always ready to build something similar again
What’s next?
film about my current project:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdFiqpwUghY&t=4s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdFiqpwUghY&t=4s
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