Since its formation, the European Music Collective has been developing a shared musical language rooted in improvisation. Each member contributes a distinct voice shaped by diverse cultural and artistic backgrounds, and together they weave a constantly shifting, yet precise and distinctive sound. The result is not a fixed composition, but an unfolding dialogue. Following their debut as a featured ensemble at the contemPLAY festival in Vilnius (February 2025), the performance at the Kintai Music Festival marks a new moment in this collective continuation as an ensemble. Christoph Götzen - conducting Ariadna Ene Iliescu - viola Mahtab Miandehi - violin Tord Bremnes Hagbarth - cello Asja Kadic - flute Francesca Fantini - alto saxophone Danielius Daubaras - euphonium Darja Goldberg - accordion Arto Van Roey - electric guitar Ethan Blackburn - piano Mario Calzada - electric piano

“Embryo Annualis” is a piece for large ensemble, discovering the space and simultaneously of improvisation, conducted ensemble and open scores. Embryo Annualis has been premiered at Contemplay Festival in Vilnius, Lithuania in February 2025. European Music Collective featuring: Christoph Götzen - conducting, concept Danielius Daubaras - euphonium Gregory Kharaneka - saxophone Ethan Blckburn - piano, composition V. Noel - piano, composition Salomeja Kalvelyte - flute Artiom Zalizko - saxophone Deividas Skridaila - bass Dominykas Norkunas - guitar, composition Francesca Fantini - saxophone Mario Calzada - vibraphone, composition Darja Goldberg - accordion Meta Gabriele Pelegrimaite - flute Asja Kadic - flute Jorge Gomez Josa - saxophone Video Footage: Contemplay Festival Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre