ensemble mosaik: Kristjana Helgadottir - flute, Simon Strasser - oboe, Christian Vogel - clarinet, Martin Losert - saxophone, Roland Neffe - percussion, Ernst Surberg - keyboard/synthesizer, Khachatur Kanajan - violin, Sarah Saviet - violin, Karen Lorenz - viola, Mathis Mayr - cello, Niklas Seidl - cello, Arne Vierck - electronics/sound direction 

Guest performers: Nina Guo - voice/performance/moderation, Tiziana Longo - bu-toh dance, Esther Ropón - keyboard, Lauren Siess - viola, Ute Wassermann - voice, Hironori Sugata - dance, Dan Peter Sundland - electric bass

Composition commissions: Asia Ahmetjanova, Elo Masing, Lauren Siess, Volker Heyn, Hannes Kerschbaumer, Leandro A. Martin

Moderation (live streaming Cashmere Radio): Nico Sauer

Founded in Berlin in 1997, ensemble mosaik is known for its constant experimentation across genres and disciplines, creating laboratory situations in which artistic research is possible. Over the years, ensemble mosaik has developed a completely new playing culture through the regularly practised, multifaceted interaction of instrumental, performative, electronic, multimedia or scenic means of expression and the most diverse performance situations, which has become a model for many younger ensembles. The great wealth of unusual means and techniques of sound production and articulation on stage is regularly expanded to include further levels of perception, creating fascinating networks of the most diverse sensory impressions.


The basis of ensemble mosaik's work is the collectively formed ensemble, whose profile and standard has grown through many years of joint rehearsals and concerts. The ensemble's potential is based on the characteristic personalities and artistic interests of its members, on the continuously accumulated wealth of experience from joint rehearsal and project work and the discourse on content that constantly accompanies it. Five musicians have been with the ensemble since it was founded, and almost all of its members have been playing in the ensemble for more than 15 years. Since its beginnings, ensemble mosaik has developed lasting and intensive working relationships with many internationally sought-after composers, not least with Enno Poppe, who has been a permanent ensemble member since 1998 and conducts most of the ensemble's concerts. Above all, however, ensemble mosaik has been committed to supporting young composers since its beginnings. It is regularly present with its own productions and guest performances at renowned international festivals and concert series, constantly forging intercultural contacts and initiating exchange projects.