The evening begins with Marcel Baliński Trio, whose music gracefully balances form and emotion. Baliński’s compositions feel narrative and introspective, often walking the line between classical restraint and jazz fluidity. Joined by trusted collaborators, the trio explores sound with elegance and clarity, offering a set that draws listeners into its lyrical world. Their interplay is intuitive yet exploratory, making space for moments of silence as powerful as the notes themselves.
At 21:00, the stage welcomes matter 100, an adventurous new ensemble led by pianist-composer Kaja Draksler. Built around Draksler’s bold and intricate compositions, the group is a sextet of improvisers from across Europe: Lena Abeba (vocals), Marta Warelis (keyboards), Andy Moor (guitar), Samo Kutin (prepared hurdy-gurdy), and Macio Moretti (drums/synth). Their sound defies genre—fluid, raw, and richly layered, moving between structure and spontaneity. matter 100 is less a band and more a living ecosystem of sound, where electronic textures, spoken word, and extended instrumental techniques merge into a sonic tapestry both grounded and surreal.
Closing the program is a powerhouse Norwegian trio: Audun Kleive, Eivind Aarset, and Ståle Storløkken. Their performance promises a hypnotic blend of ambient textures, searing improvisation, and visceral energy. Together, these veterans create widescreen soundscapes that shift between glacial stillness and explosive force—melding guitar loops, analog synths, and deep rhythmic patterns. It’s a fitting end to the evening: intense, unpredictable, and absolutely absorbing. The music continues late into the night with a jam session at UMilscha, where artists and audience meet in spontaneous collaboration.
