Monuments #16: Hampus Lindwall
7 June 2025
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Live performance of the album How Do I Know If My Cat Likes Me? for organ and voice.
In this concert, Hanne Lippard, Ellen Arkbro, and Hampus Lindwall present a live performance of their collaborative album How Do I Know If My Cat Likes Me?. The work blends spoken word and organ music into a hypnotic listening experience. Lippard’s monotone delivery intertwines with the minimalist organ sounds of Arkbro and Lindwall, creating a meditative atmosphere that reflects on everyday life. The compositions range from interpretations of existing works to original pieces, with repetition and timbre taking centre stage.
About the Musicians
Hampus Lindwall is a Swedish organist and composer, active in both traditional and experimental music. Since 2005, he has served as titular organist at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Paris. Lindwall is known for his virtuosity and innovative approach to the organ, and he frequently collaborates with contemporary composers and artists.
Hanne Lippard is an artist who uses language as her primary medium. Her work combines spoken word, performance, and sound installation. Lippard’s style is marked by a monotone delivery and a focus on the sonic qualities of words. She lives and works in Berlin, and in 2024 she was awarded the Preis der Nationalgalerie.
Ellen Arkbro is a composer and sound artist from Stockholm. She specialises in precisely tuned harmonies and works with both acoustic instruments and electronic sounds. Her compositions invite deep listening and reflection. Arkbro’s work has been performed and acclaimed internationally within the world of contemporary music.
About the Album
How Do I Know If My Cat Likes Me? was released on the Shelter Press label and is a collaboration between Lippard, Arkbro, and Lindwall. The album explores themes of language, repetition, and the human experience within a minimalist sonic landscape.