Lan Cao – prepared piano
Etienne Nillesen – prepared snare drum

L || N is a duo of one percussionist and one pianist. This instrumental combination allows the
ensemble flexibility to slip effortlessly between classics of the repertoire, modern works and free improvised music.
With an instrumental and physical approach, they explore and push the limits of the natural acoustics of the snare drum and grand piano using conventional playing techniques as well as extended techniques and preparations.
Their work involves elements of conceptual and spontaneous composition, structured improvisation, performance, and sound poetry.