KAPmodern: Das leuchtende Grau, a cooperation project with the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

Department of Design

Presentation/Lecture

The Department of Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam cordially invites you to a special event: In renewed co-operation with KAPmodern Potsdam, students are developing design concepts that visually accompany and atmospherically enhance musical performances. Each piece of music will be interpreted by the students' own artistic works and placed in an expanded sensory context.

The result of this collaboration can be experienced in the foyer of the Nikolaisaal Potsdam on Wednesday the 20th of May 2026.

A sensational mystery. Uniting all colours, the grey creates a monotonous surface. But it glitters profoundly. Infinity shines in Kaija Saariaho's starry sky, the instruments are reflected in "Mirrors", Luciano Berio's tambourine sound shimmers. Highlights sparkle with Rebeca Vilpuu and Luigi Dallapiccola, while Younghi Pagh-Paan's sunset seeks the deep earthy sound. The grey in Barry Yuk Bun Wan's music is abysmal, adventurous in Pierre Mariétan's notation and surprising in his improvised stone play.
Works by Saariaho, Berio, Vilpuu, Dallapiccola, Werzlau and others.

KAPmodern Ensemble:
Bettina Lange (flute), Nathan Plante (trumpet), Jennifer Anschel (viola), Alma-Sophie Starke (violoncello), Tobias Lampelzammer (double bass), Friedemann Werzlau (percussion)

Sound space visualisation FHP students:
Maeva Dongmo, Feiyang Houng, Henriette Greßler, Katja Filipi, Nodari Julakidze, Elisa Krause, Felix Newrzella, Flavio Paccone, Christine Rochow, Sarah Schneider, Conquista Weineck, Sophie Weitendorf.

Seminar leader: Prof Hermann Weizenegger

Target audience: Professional audience University members Public Prospective students