"The Art of Adaptation: Change Is the Only Constant"

NOVEMBER 3, 2026, 18h                    Part of Berlin Science Week

18 - 19h                          CONCERT

with SooJin Anjou, piano; Julia Dawson, soprano; Önay Köse, baritone 

Dmitri Kourliandski (1976-)              Looming Lines for a singing pianist (2026)*
                                                               *World premiere; commissioned by SPARK

“Who’s Afraid of Hugo Wolf?” -

A literary recasting of Hugo Wolf’s Italienisches Liederbuch (world premiere)

Concept: Julia Dawson / Text and Dramaturgy: Julia Dawson and SooJin Anjou

19.15 - 20h                                            DISCUSSION

  "The Art of Adaptation: Change Is the Only Constant"

Artists and scientists share their experiences of extreme adaptation, ranging from

physical transformation to political exile.

Hosted by SooJin Anjou and Nikolaus Rajewsky.