Scott Deal presented performances of John Mallia’s Husk, with aura, along with Deal’s Goldstream Variations at Improtech Paris-Philly, a festival jointly sponsored by IRCAM (France) and the University of Pennsylvania. The festival drew noted musicians in electronic music, including Roscoe Mitchell, Bob Ostertag, the electronics duo Matmos, and Daphne Naphtali.  Pictured above is John Mallia making final preparations for the electronics, seated behind the large percussion set up for his piece. For more information, visit the Improtech website