FOR MORTON FELDMAN
Concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of the composer’s birth

For Morton Feldman is an opportunity to experience the music of one of the central figures of the American avant-garde in an immersive, attentive way. Feldman challenged conventional ideas of form, narrative, and time, creating a space where sound, silence, and duration are the primary elements of perception.

The afternoon concert takes place in the Concert Shell of the Saxon Garden, where the music interacts with the surroundings – the sounds of the garden, the city, and the natural acoustics of the space. The audience can choose their position – on deckchairs, cushions, or chairs – and follow the subtle nuances of the music at their own pace, creating a personalized listening experience.

This event also marks the premiere of a new recording released by Ośrodek Rozdroża, documenting these two Feldman works performed by the artists appearing on stage during the concert.

Program:

Morton Feldman – Triadic Memories(solo piano)

“Triadic Memories” is one of Feldman’s most important late works. Its slow, subtle shifts of sound create a monumental yet delicate structure. The silence between notes is as significant as the sounds themselves, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in the perception of time and tone. The piece functions as a meditative space where the ephemeral and delicate qualities of sound can be fully experienced.

Morton Feldman – Crippled Symmetry (1983) for flute, percussion, and piano/celesta

“Crippled Symmetry” is based on the concept of “disturbed symmetry” and draws inspiration from the ornamentation of Persian carpets. Its slow, repetitive flow, with subtle shifts, builds a hypnotic soundscape in which space and sound coexist. Performed by Emilia Karolina Sitarz, Ewa Liebchen, and Magdalena Kordylasińska-Pękala, the piece allows listeners to experience the music in direct dialogue with the garden, the city.

Both compositions will be performed consecutively without pause, forming a continuous, flowing sonic narrative.

Performers:

Triadic Memories:
Andrzej Karałow – piano

Crippled Symmetry:
Emilia Karolina Sitarz – piano, celesta
Ewa Liebchen – flute
Magdalena Kordylasińska-Pękala – percussion