2026

NEW COMMISSION by Sjaella

NEW COMMISSION by IDO Festival (Off-By-One Composer Duo)

MOTHERS AND OTHERS – A NEW PROJECT

Performance for soprano and harpsichord
In collaboration with Viola Blache and Elina Albach
Inspired by the book Mothers and Others by Sarah Bluffer Hrdy

A project designed for families with children of all ages, this one-hour concert-performance for harpsichord and soprano voice invites the audience to become an integral part of the musical experience. Through both passive and active participation, the audience is encouraged to reconnect with the act of creation and community. The performance aims to awaken a sense of wonder and engagement across generations, offering a unique opportunity to experience music as a collective art form – one that transcends age and boundaries, involving everyone in equally meaningful ways. The performance also provides parents with an opportunity to reconnect with themselves through the shared experience of art, while inviting children to enter their parents’ world – discovering that certain experiences, such as music, belongs to everyone.