Meditations for Harpsichord – World Premiere, CD & Book Launch

Meditations for Harpsichord – World Premiere, CD Launch & Book Launch

Harpsichordist and artistic director Katarzyna Kowalik presents the world premiere of Meditations for Harpsichord – an innovative project exploring the meeting point of music, mindfulness, and contemporary creation.

This special event marks the world premiere of nine newly commissioned works, the launch of the Meditations for Harpsichord CD recording on Prima Facie Records, and the launch of the book Meditations for Harpsichord, published by Vision Edition.

The programme features new works for harpsichord, Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, and electronics, creating a unique sound world that brings together ancient and modern musical traditions. Alongside the premieres, audiences will experience a carefully curated journey through meditative sound, inviting reflection, stillness, and deep listening.

The commissioned composers are:

Rolf Hind, Nicola LeFanu, John Palmer, Janet Oates, Kevin Raftery, Anna Ignatowicz-Glińska, Andrzej Karałow, Dariusz Przybylski, and Anna Maria Huszcza.

Composers and editors involved in the publication of the book will be present at the event, offering audiences an opportunity to celebrate the culmination of this ambitious international project.

Audience members are invited to experience the performance in the way that feels most comfortable to them. Seating will be available on chairs, while floor cushions will also be provided. Those who wish to participate in a more meditative way are welcome to bring a yoga mat and listen while lying down. Guests may also choose to bring a personal object associated with contemplation or spiritual practice, such as a crystal, rosary, mala beads, or another meaningful item.

Meditations for Harpsichord is a multidisciplinary project combining live performance, recording, publishing, and community engagement. Through the fusion of harpsichord, singing bowls, gongs, and electronics, it reimagines the harpsichord for the twenty-first century and creates new pathways between contemporary music, meditation, and mindful listening.

The project has been generously supported by the Hinrichsen Foundation, The Marchus Trust, Vaughan Williams Foundation, Gemma Classical Music Trust, Society of Authors and Creators ZAiKS, Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage (Artistic Scholarship 2026), private sponsors, and partner organisations.