“The work of Stanisław Lem is the work about the future. That is the common denominator of his short stories, novels and philosophical texts. Klangforum Wien, with whom we have been working together since 2011, represents an analogical approach in the field of contemporary music.

The reputation of the ensemble gives us the opportunity not only to remind the international audience of Stanisław Lem’s work, but also to showcase the talent of the Polish composer who will win the competition”, says Barbara Schabowska-Maszenda, acting director of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute.

“Futurology and contemporary music are currently trying to highlight shady elements and project them into a future scenario. Asking the right questions allows you to understand to what extent the future is already happening”, adds Peter Paul Kainrath from Klangforum Wien.

The Adam Mickiewicz Institute is the Polish national cultural institution whose task it is to build and communicate the cultural dimension of the Poland brand. Cultural projects in 70 countries on 6 continents have already been and are being carried out by the institute. As part of its previous activity the institute has presented 38 strategic programs that have been viewed by 60 million viewers.

The cooperation between the Adam Mickiewicz Institute and the Klangforum Wien dates back to 2011. The institute has repeatedly carried out projects with this extraordinary ensemble, including supporting the collaboration with Agata Zubel and the performance of her play “What is the word” and her opera “Bildbeschreibung” based on the text by the outstanding German playwright Heiner Müller.

The Adam Mickiewicz Institute also supported the album releases of the works of Roman Haubenstock-Ramati and Agata Zubel in performances by the musicians of the Klangforum Wien on the KAIROS label.

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