PROGRAM:

Dmitri Burtsev (b. 1992, Germany/Russia) — “My Palms Are Turning Into Smoke” (2026; for viola, cello, and double bass)

Tahir Ibishov (b. 1986, Azerbaijan) — “Proverb” (2026; for viola, cello, and double bass)

Rachel C. Walker (b. 1994, Canada) — “Our meeting is the flight of stars breaking free from their orbits” (2026; for viola, cello, and double bass)

Ayaz Gambarli (b. 1984, Azerbaijan) — “Petrichor” (2026; for viola, cello, and double bass)

Svetozar Nešić (b. 1982, Serbia) — “Pieces of Sand” (2026; western edits with electronics)

Arshia Samsaminia (b. 1989, Iran) — “Afterimage I” (2026; for trio and fixed media)

PERFORMERS:

catinblack ensemble

Opening speech: Shefaget Mammadova

PLACE: The Museum Center