by cruz | Mar 11, 2022 | News, Researcher
In the small, charming town of Morpeth, Northumberland, UK, there is the most wonderful bagpipe museum. I was extremely fortunate to be assisting Zexuan Qiao in his research on Border Pipes. We were received by a fellow piper and museum curator Anne Moore. We were...
by cruz | Mar 6, 2022 | News, Researcher
My first time in Scotland could not have been more special. I was shown around town by two people that knew it well – Simon Waters (PhD.) and Zexuan Qiao (PhD.c) Sonic Arts Research Center – The Queen’s University of Belfast. Edinburgh is a very very...
by cruz | Jun 13, 2021 | News, Researcher
We are 3D Printing our way to success. We are moving! The PRUSA equipment is a breeze to work with. Such seamless operation, interface, and software made it possible for us to print our first Flute Prototypes in record time....
by cruz | Jun 7, 2021 | News, Researcher
Today I visited the Helsinki museum, where 6 bagpipes are stored. It was a preliminary visit where I inspected and photographed all the instruments. I more detailed visit must follow where I will manipulate, and precisely measure the outside and inside of the objects,...
by cruz | May 2, 2021 | News, Researcher
By investigating alternative methods of prototyping, our Lab. has been convinced by one of our international members Zexuan Qiao (Interaction Designer and Music PhD.c), of the enormous advantages of “addictive” technology. As you might know, most musical instruments,...
Gonçalo Cruz
is a Researcher, Musician, Educator & Maker of Bagpipes & Woodwinds.
He holds a Masters in Architecture, and is currently a Doctoral candidate at the Sibelius Academy - “Forgotten Bagpipes - The redesign of the Säkkipilli in Finland”. His research interests are in the disciplines of Music, Ethnomusicology, Organology, as well as Art & Design, History & Archeology, with a special interest in the subjects of Instrument building, Tuning and Temperament.
As an artist, Gonçalo has been working as a music composer and guest musician on live and recorded performances, and is keen in developing the concept of “Music as Design”