In the organizer's words:

With "trust & resistance", cellist Katja Zakotnik has created a wonderful solo concert evening dedicated to ostracized music and composers who suffered under dictatorships or are suffering today. It is a moving tribute to those who transformed their voices into notes despite the most adverse circumstances. The works - generally tonal and comprehensible - tell of courage, hope and unbroken strength. For example, "Wiegala" by Ilse Weber, who was murdered in the Auschwitz concentration camp while looking after a group of children. Or "Chonguri" by Sulkhan Tsintsadze from Georgia, a country in upheaval where protest currently knows no pause. A female composer from India has her say, a female composer from Iran: over three quarters of the music heard in this concert was written by women. Katja Zakotnik moderates and provides the background. The sounds in "trust & resistance" offer a unique opportunity to experience history and emotions and ultimately - thanks to the sensitive dramaturgy - to remain full of resilience.

Supported by the Baden-Württemberg State Center for Political Education.