Xylibraphon
Volker Staub
2018
A giant outdoor mega-xylophone inviting you to play in group.
Imagine a musical instrument so huge that you can play it with all your friends at once. Meet the Xylibraphon, a giant outdoor xylophone.
Its 24 bars are exactly the same length, but they are made from different natural materials. Cherry wood, hard granite, and shiny metal alternate to give each bar its own unique sound. Inspired by giant Ugandan village marimbas built over deep trenches for a booming sound, this instrument invites you to grab the mallets, start drumming, and discover the hidden sounds of the forest together.
The Xylibraphon is located separately from the other installations and forms part of the Pelt Agricultural Cycling Route.
ADDRESS: Tussenstraat 4–6
3910 Pelt
Belgium
✤ By bike
Approximately 10 minutes from Het Klankenbos.
✤ On foot
Approximately 30 minutes from Het Klankenbos.
about the artist
Volker Staub (DE) is an internationally acclaimed composer, pianist, and instrument maker who transforms music into a universal journey of discovery. Since 1981, he has captivated audiences with his self-designed experimental instruments and immersive sound installations, in which natural materials and previously unheard sounds take centre stage.
His visionary work has earned widespread recognition. Recipient of fifteen national and international awards—including the prestigious Hessian Composition Award as well as highly sought-after fellowships in Rome and Los Angeles—Staub continues to present his work around the world.