Gegen das Bewusstsein (2023)
String Trio in 3. Movements

The string trio Gegen das Bewusstsein (Against Consciousness) is an intimate exploration of the tension between self-awareness and external forces. The piece aims to delve deeper into the intimate possibilities offered by a string trio, while still fully exploring the harmonic and emotional range of the string instruments. 

The music emerges through a process of discovery, akin to an archaeologist uncovering layers of meaning. The theme grapples with the concept of consciousness, presenting a dialogue where internal coherence is constantly interrupted by external shocks – much like moments of disorientation in life. These shocks destabilize the music’s flow, forcing it to recompose itself, only to be interrupted again. This ongoing struggle creates a sense of tension and ambiguity, culminating in a single, fragile tone at the end.

Performance of 1st Movement at .abeceda FESTIVAL SODOBNE GLASBE Contemporary Music Festival, 
June 26th-30th, 2023, Bled, Slowenia.  

abeceda [ansambel za novo glasbo] 

Deyan Muc, violina; Domen Kužnar, viola; 
Urban Megušar, violončelo

Episode(n) für Cello (2024)
Solo for Cello (work in progress) 

Episode(n) für Cello is a contemplative solo work written for Elide Sulsenti as part of the workshop "Esplorazioni sonore: comporre per violoncello oggi" . 

The first movement begins with a question - an inquisitive motif that immediately sets the tone. This question repeats throughout, as if searching for meaning, constantly reappearing in different forms. At times, the music seeks answers by turning to tradition, exploring familiar sounds and structures. Elsewhere, it ventures into more experimental territory, trying out sonic ideas in an attempt to resolve the question. Yet, even as the music grows more introspective, offering moments of reflection and melancholy, the initial question remains at the heart of the journey, lingering without a definitive answer.

The piece allows for great interpretive freedom, with moments designed for the performer to stretch and breathe at their own discretion. Episode(n) für Cello is a work in progress with a 2nd Movement under development.

Performance of 1st Movement as part of the workshop "Esplorazioni sonore: comporre per violoncello oggi" September 27th-20th, 2024, Pistoia, Italy. 

Kleiner Herzschrittmacher (2024)
Composition for violin (2), viola, cello, alto saxophone, flute, and harp

Kleiner Herzschrittmacher (Cardiac Pacemaker) is a musical essay for ensemble that delicately navigates the space between emotion and restraint. While the title suggests a device aiding the heart's next step, the composition itself reflects subtle, subconscious attempts to (re)animate feelings of compassion amidst the rhythms of existence. 

The ensemble becomes akin to surgeons, carefully handling something as fragile as the heart of a mouse – or perhaps something even smaller. The piece evokes questions about beauty, sentimentality, or authenticity in the 21st century, leaving the listener with a sense of curiosity and contemplation. It is meant to be performed with precision and tenderness, as if scaling down to the intimate, fragile world of a new-born life.

Performance at .abeceda FESTIVAL SODOBNE GLASBE Contemporary Music Festival, June 24th-28th, 2024, Bled, Slowenia.  

abeceda [ansambel za novo glasbo] 

Photo by Nina Pernat

Kontrapunkt (2009)
Artistic Intervention  

On a cold winter's morning in 2009, people found themselves surrounded by the music of Schubert while waiting on the platform of the underground station “Berlin - Alexanderplatz.” The project Kontrapunkt (Counterpoint) aimed to inject moments of surprise and beauty into the commuter’s morning routine of everyday life. 

Without any financial incentive, the project invited passersby to pause and reflect, whether by listening, capturing the moment with their phones, or simply enjoying a little surprise. Inspired by Albert Camus' notion that brief, unexpected moments can give life a new perspective, the artistic intervention aimed to challenge the relentless drive for productivity, offering instead a fleeting moment of creativity and wonder. 

Performance in January 2009, 07:30 h, Underground Station Berlin-Alexanderplatz (U2) 

Photo by BVG