Dafina Zeqiri Nushi: The Water Dance
The third edition of the Global Composer Projects, Café Gherkinforke, brings together 14 established composers from around the world and outstanding saxophone and string quartets, presenting a collection of new works in more than 17 locations worldwide.
The project invited expressions of interest from experienced composers internationally, connecting them with saxophone and string quartets from Argentina, Australia, Finland, Kosovo, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The collaboration resulted in a suite of 14 compositions, each approximately three and a half minutes in duration.
Reflecting the project’s international and multicultural spirit, the musical styles range from traditional and contemporary classical music to film music, innovative jazz fusions, experimental approaches, and dance-hall influences.
- Composer(s) Paul Kopetz, Max Wilson, Pablo A. Rago, Agnes Ida Pettersen, Dafina Zeqiri Nushi,Ruth Hertzman-Miller, Lachlan Davidson, Mayowa “Ayo” Ajayi, James Else, Lachlan Davidson, Samuel J. Fettig, Anders Forslund, Antti Haapalainen, Albert Hannemann, Heather Spence
- Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Jade Sax Quartet, in collaboration with composer and artistic director Ruth Hertzman-Miller.
