The geyser is one of the most surprising and striking natural phenomenon. In particular, the Icelandic geyser of Strokkur ha stronlgy inspired this sound-art installation. The geyser become a natural model for an abstract work with a strong electroacoustic character (there are at least six loudspekaers on the ground), able to make us think about the concepts of “wait” and “surprise”: what is the time interval between a sound emission and the next one? What is its content? FRANCESCO GIOMI (ITALY) Composer and sound projectionist, he has collaborated with Luciano Berio and other relevant composers, musicians, choreographers and directors besides orchestras and ensembles from Italy and abroad. He has lead the live electronics staff of Tempo Reale in theatres and festivals all over the world. He has been composing about computer music for many years; since 2001 he collaborates with choreographer Virgilio Sieni; in 2003 and 2009 he obtained commissions for new musical works from GRM of Paris, while in 2007 he won the International Rostrum of Electroacoustic Music held in Lisbon. His works are regularly performed all over the world in festivals and concerts while his music is selected for and awarded by italian and foreign festivals. He is professor of the Electronic Music Composition at the Music Conservatory in Bologna.
