Experience the Folkwang New Music Week: Free entry to the premiere!

Experience the Folkwang New Music Week: Free entry to the premiere!

On June 30, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. the Folkwang New Music Week will take place with a concert by the internationally renowned Trio Abstract opened in the New Auditorium. Admission to this launch is free and offers music lovers the opportunity to experience an innovative chamber music ensemble dedicated to contemporary music. The trio consists of Salim(a) Javaid on saxophone, Marlies Debacker on piano and Shiau-Shiuan Hung on drums.

The concert marks a special moment for the Trio Abstract, as the members have completed their studies in the Folkwang Konzertexamen excellence course. This degree is the highest that German music universities can award. The evening's program includes works such as “Vuoi che perduti” by Marco Momi and “in competence” by Michael Edwards. The event is supported by the Manfred and Ursula Müller Foundation.

Diverse concert series with free entry

The Folkwang New Music Week also offers a series of concerts the following week, including:

• 01. Juli, 04. Juli, 05. Juli: „Frische Klänge“ Konzerte von Masterstudierenden
• 02. Juli, 03. Juli: „Just in time I & II“-Konzerte der Integrativen Komposition
• 03. Juli: Fanny Herbst (Harfe) und Margot Le Moine (Viola)
• 04. Juli: Jiaying He (Komposition) präsentiert Programm
• 05. Juli: Abschlusskonzert „Frische Klänge“ im Kleinen Konzertsaal Duisburg

Admission to most concerts is free. For other events the ticket price is seven euros, reduced to five euros. Tickets are available both at the box office and in advance.

The Trio Abstract is known for his committed work in the field of contemporary chamber music. In recent years the ensemble has interpreted works by well-known composers such as Isabel Mundry, Franck Bedrossian and Alberto Posadas. Using a wide range of instruments, including various saxophones and homemade percussion instruments, the trio creates a sonic experience that spans various musical styles.

Innovative approaches in chamber music

A central goal of the ensemble is to present “music of today” within a framework of artistic tradition. The Trio Abstract actively participates in new concert formats, such as the “spotlight” and “confluences” series, which promote collaboration between composers and musicians. Appearances at major international festivals such as the Biennale di Venezia and the NOW! Festival underline the ensemble's valuable contribution to contemporary music.

The Institute for Contemporary Music The Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts promotes this type of ensemble culture, which is viewed as the basis for excellent music-making. Chamber music is not only part of the training at the HfMDK, but also a central part of the music scene in Germany, which is reinforced by programs and competitions such as the Chamber Music Competition of the Polytechnic Society.