Butterfly in Captivity

Can one hear evanescence? Experience delicacy in monumental form? Morton Feldman's "Triadic Memories," one of the most extraordinary works of the 20th century, allows you to immerse yourself in sounds that are like the greatest butterfly in captivity – as the composer himself described his composition. This solo piano work hypnotizes, enchants, and invites reflection. Since its premiere in 1981 at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts, when Roger Woodward performed it in Feldman's presence, "Triadic Memories" has remained a challenge and inspiration for pianists worldwide - Grzegorz Paluch.

Program:
Morton Feldman Triadic Memories

Performer:
Andrzej Karałow – piano

Realization:
program concept and text: Andrzej Karałow, Grzegorz Paluch
production: Olga Pasek
visual identity: Aleksandra Ołdak

The Contemporary Music Space Hashtag Lab is co-financed by the City of Warsaw.
The media patron of the Contemporary Music Space Hashtag Lab is POLMIC.PL and Dwójka Polskie Radio.

Andrzej Karałow

Composer, pianist, improviser, educator.

Andrzej Karałow is a composer and pianist whose creative work and artistic activity span a wide spectrum – from contemporary music to improvisation and interdisciplinary practice. A graduate of the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, where he studied composition under Prof. Stanisław Moryto and piano under Prof. Bronisława Kawalli. In 2019 he earned his doctorate in art, and in 2025 his habilitation doctorate in musical arts. Since 2016 he has been affiliated with his alma mater as an educator, and since 2020 as an associate professor.

Karałow's work gained international recognition through his participation in the LPO Young Composers Programme (2018/19), which culminated in the world premiere of his composition by the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir James MacMillan at Southbank Centre. His compositions have been performed at festivals and concerts throughout Europe, Asia, and America.