Cologne’s scene for improvisation and contemporary music thrives on creativity and has a huge potential. From this spirit grew the Composers Collective Cologne in 2024: a flexible ensemble that transcends musical and spatial boundaries, offering a stage for new voices and sonic exploration. Initiated with the support of Stadtgarten Köln by pianist Felix Hauptmann, saxophonist Fabian Dudek and organiser Esther Weickel, the collective aims to shape an ensemble that is collective, agile and visionary.

After a first edition focused on Cologne, the second – Amsterdam Edition – turns to exchange with musicians from the vibrant Dutch scene. The ensemble is all about tension and innovation, with openness and risk-taking energy at its core.

Rebekka Salomea vocals, Fuensanta vocals/double bass/composition, Fabian Dudek alto sax/flute/composition, Kira Linn baritone sax/bass clarinet/composition, Heidi Bayer trumpet/composition, Teis Semey guitar/composition, Chaerin Im piano/synthesizer, Felix Hauptmann electric piano/synthesizer, Alessandro Fongaro double bass/electric bass/composition, Leif Berger drums, Sun-Mi Hong drums