Cellectric, works for E-Cello and Live Electronics by Antonis Pratsinakis

About the E - Cello

This unique instrument is combined with different amplifications, analogue and electronic sound control pedals and or computers to give the performer the evolved sounds by changing tone, timbre, color and the spectrum of sound.

Antonis Pratsinakis is a cellist based in Amsterdam. The past years have focused on creating performances, including dance, video, acting, and culinary disciplines. He has also participated in numerous music and music productions with Kameroperahuis, Ergon Ensemble, Veenfabriek, Atlas Ensemble, Sonnevanck, Toneelgroep Amsterdam, and Korzo Theater. Highlights of these productions include performing solo cello in PM Davies Vesalii Icones (for solo dancer, solo cello, and ensemble) and the 2017 tour as composer and live performer with choreographer Jasper van Luijk creating the dance performance The Nonsense Society.

He has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in Greece, Germany, Holland, Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Italy, Turkey, and Serbia, where he received excellent reviews for his playing. Being an active chamber musician, he has recorded with the Infinity Piano Trio for the National Radio of Bulgaria. Currently he is working on producing his own music with E-cello as well as acoustic cello. He studied in Thessaloniki with R. Dragnev and completed his Bachelor's degree in Amsterdam with D. Ferschtman and J. den Herder, supported by scholarships from the Greek State Scholarship Foundation and Scholarship Fund.