Kraftwerk

THE PIONEERS OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC ADD A NEW ITALIAN DATE AT AN ICONIC VENUE The Teatro del Silenzio, inaugurated at the initiative of Andrea Bocelli, is located among the hills of Lajatico. Initially conceived to host just one show per year, the venue features a circular stage that presents a unique scenography each year. During its downtime, the stage is transformed into an artificial lake, making this location a true "natural theater," immersed in the silence of Tuscany. Ralf Hütter and his bandmates will bring the classics of Kraftwerk's discography to Italy, from "Autobahn" to "Tour de France Soundtracks", for a unique show blending music and performance art. The historic Düsseldorf band, among the most influential and visionary on the music scene, is indeed a true "Gesamtkunstwerk" — a total work of art. The Kraftwerk multimedia project was born in 1970, founded by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. The two established their electronic studio, Kling Klang Studio, in Düsseldorf, Germany, where they conceived and produced all Kraftwerk albums. By the mid-1970s, Kraftwerk had gained international recognition for their revolutionary "soundscapes" and musical experimentation through robotics and other technical innovations. With their futuristic visions, Kraftwerk created the soundtrack of the 21st century’s digital age. Their compositions, featuring innovative techniques, synthetic voices, and computerized rhythms, have influenced countless music genres, including Electronic, Hip Hop, Techno, and SynthPop. In their live performances, the German band — composed of Ralf Hütter, Henning Schmitz, Georg Bongartz, and Falk Grieffenhagen — showcases their belief in the combined contributions of humans and machines. In recent years, Kraftwerk have returned to their roots within Düsseldorf’s artistic scene. Their 3-D concert series at MoMA was followed by presentations at the Tate Modern Turbine Hall (London), Akasaka Blitz (Tokyo), the Sydney Opera House, the Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles), the Fondation Louis Vuitton (Paris), the Neue National Galerie (Berlin), and the Guggenheim Museum (Bilbao). In 2014, electro pioneer Ralf Hütter and his former partner were honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In October 2021, Kraftwerk were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.