The ensemble looks back on cherished performances like the premieres of Martin Smolka's Andělské schody (Angel Steps) and new compositions by emerging Czech composers. The invaluable collaboration with the festival's esteemed composers-in-residence such as Olga Neuwirth (2022), Georg Friedrich Haas (2023) and Rebecca Saunders (2024) manifested itself in powerful moments of artistic expression, which culminated in the staging of Haas's monumental concert installation 11,000 Strings, unleashing a microtonal universe for 50 pianos and ensemble, at Forum Karlín on 2 June 2024.
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(c) Petra Hajská
"In 2018, I dreamed of starting Prague Offspring and embraced my role on the artistic board of the Prague Spring Festival. With the three-year residency of Klangforum Wien, which has now concluded six years later, the first chapter of this dream has come to fruition. Everything came true – not just musically, but in ways I could never have imagined. The deep, personal connections with the audience, with the Prague music scene, and the festival itself were so profound that now, as the residency ended, it feels like a beloved family member is leaving. With gratitude for this incredible experience, I wish the ensemble all the best for their future endeavors and hope to welcome them back to Prague again one day." – Miroslav Srnka (Founder of Prague Offspring and Member of the Artistic Board of Prague Spring Festival)
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(c) Vojtěch Havlík
"Klangforum Wien’s residency has been a game-changer in terms of the perception of contemporary music practice. The ensemble's fascinating musicianship, absolute professionalism, and total dedication to the music they play – be it by world-famous composers or artists at the beginning of their careers – have made a huge impact, reaching far beyond the concert hall. Their artistic relationships with some of the best composers alive, along with warm openness to the Czech music scene, have made for unforgettable festival concerts and established fruitful connections." – Josef Třeštík (Programme Director, Prague Spring)