IDA NOYES HALL, CLOISTER CLUB | 1212 E. 59TH ST
Drummer Valentina Magaletti’s first solo performance in Chicago combines improvisation and structured composition, some concrète dub textures, and B-movie atmospherics, driven by her distinctively twisted beats. Magaletti (b. Bari, Italy) is a London-based drummer, percussionist, and composer. Conservatory-trained in Southern Italy, she first became active on the London music scene in the early 2000s and has worked across a wide range of genres for over two decades.
Her work combines traditional percussion with experimental techniques, incorporating vibes, marimba, contact microphones, and found objects. Feeling just as comfortable performing behind a delicate ceramic kit as she does hammering out motorik rhythms, her diverse and exploratory projects include investigations of texture as a solo artist and a wide range of collaborations.
Co-presented with Lampo.
The 2024-2025 Music Series is generously supported by a grant from the University of Chicago Women’s Board.
Photo: Louise Mason.
