Spark 3 | Music by Beethoven, James Helgeson | Discussion: "Leaving the comfort zone in art and research"

Spark: creative processes in the arts and sciences is a new concert and discussion series which aims to foster a creative exchange between music and science. Befitting the motto of the Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology (MDC-BIMSB), “Breaking Boundaries”, the series invites world-class musicians, composers and scientists to share their insights and experiences in lighting the creative fire in their respective fields.

Each event in the series presents a concert –– often featuring world-premieres of new works –– and an interactive panel discussion on questions such as: what can scientists and artists learn from each other? How we can tackle current political and societal challenges creatively?

Program

Bach                          Sarabande from BWV 1011, arr. by James Helgeson                                                   

Helgeson                   Violin Sonata “Two Islands”*                                                         

                                   Piano Trio*
                                        II. Nervendes Tänzchen für einen Märztag
                                        III. Nach BWV 1011

                                   Excerpts from “Tierpark” for solo cello   

Beethoven                 Piano Sonata in A, Op. 101                  

*world premieres

with

James Helgeson,  composer, professor for musicology and composition, Barenboim-Said Academy
http://jameshelgeson.com

Natalie Clein, cellist
https://www.natalieclein.com

Wojciech Garbowski, violinist
https://www.sonarquartett.de

SooJin Anjou, pianist
www.soojinanjou.com