AGENDA 2026 Sunday, 7 June, 8 pm / BAUM (2000), “Inhaled and Exhaled” / (ensemble) / Revival of BAUM (2000) by Maria de Alvear & Drums Off Chaos with Cora Schmeiser and Drums Off Chaos – 25 years on. To mark the 25th anniversary of the world premiere at the Romanischer Sommer (2001) and on the occasion of composer Maria de Alvear’s 65th birthday, the work BAUM (2000) will be restaged with singer Cora Schmeiser and the percussion ensemble Drums Off Chaos. At the intersection of composition and improvisation, an extraordinary performance emerges which, through voice and rhythm, allows “the essence of the tree” to be experienced sonically. BAUM consists of eight sonically multi-layered “soundscapes”, in which tree species such as fir, lime or holm oak are explored as acoustic entities. De Alvear’s experimental vocal art breaks down tree names into their phonetic components to open up new realms of meaning. This occurs in close interplay with the hypnotic, pulsating rhythms of Drums Off Chaos, which develop complex rhythmic textures from minimalist motifs. Cora Schmeiser lends the soundscapes a depth of expression all their own through her intense vocal presence. She describes the work as a “deeply moving, archaic soundscape” that raises current questions about humanity’s relationship with nature, time and perception. This revival not only pays tribute to a significant collaboration between Maria de Alvear and Drums Off Chaos, but is also a vibrant artistic reflection on transformation, ritual and sound poetry. / In situ art society, Dialograum Kreuzung an St. Helena, Bornheimer Straße 130, Bonn. Tuesday, 9 June, 10 pm / BAUM (2000), “Inhaled and Exhaled” / (Ensemble) / Revival of BAUM (2000) by Maria de Alvear & Drums Off Chaos with Cora Schmeiser and Drums Off Chaos – 25 years later. Romanischer Sommer, WDR recording. / St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne. Wednesday, 10 June, 19:30 hrs. / (ensemble) / Concert with Ensemble Nu:n. Medieval songs and chants in a new fashion. Lutherkirche, Apolda. Saturday, 13 June, 17 hrs, / (ensemble) / Concert with Ensemble Nu:n. Medieval songs and chants in a new fashion. / Kloster Jerichow. Sunday, 14 June, 17 hrs. / (ensemble) / Klosterkonzerte Frankfurt / Concert with Ensemble Nu:n. Medieval songs and chants in a new fashion. / Karmeliterkloster, Frankfurt am Main. Friday, 19 June / Bruder Sonne Schwester Mond / (ensemble) / The 13th century from two perspectives: the music and dance of the newly founded Sufi order meet the chants of the followers of St Francis of Assisi. Both communities arose at around the same time and show clear parallels: like the Sufi mystics, Francis of Assisi also recognised the direct and inseparable connection between humankind and creation. With Nouruz Ensemble, conducted by Bassem Hawar, Cora Schmeiser and Ars Choralis Coeln / Montalbâne Festival, Stadtkirche, Freyburg. Tuesday, 23 June, 20 hrs. / Höllenschlund und Himmelslicht / (ensemble) / Concert with Ordo virtutum and Ars Choralis Coeln as part of 'Musikfestspiele Potsdam Sanssouci' / Friedenskirche, Potsdam. Friday, 25 September / Düsseldorf Festival, Düsseldorf.