3 Days to Liberation II

Part of the programme
3 DAYS TO LIBERATION II
(Statement and program)
12–14 December 2025
Conceived & curated by Maryam Palizban
Presented by CONSTANZA MACRAS / DORKY PARK

When jazz pianist and composer Clara Haberkamp met Iranian cellist and composer Atena Eshtiaghi in Hamburg in 2022, DUO AZADI was born. Azadi means freedom in the Persian language, a word that embodies the spirit of their music. Their work is based on open music formats, improvisations that go beyond stylistic boundaries, and on a bold quest for novel soundscapes. Both artists were born in 1989, a year marked by the fall of the Berlin Wall and the dawn of new opportunities. Their shared year of birth has connected them to the idea of liberation—a theme that has shaped their lives and their artistic vision ever since. Their music blends complex rhythms with the gentle gestures of late Romanticism and a jazz-based approach, creating soundscapes in which traditions evaporate and new narratives can unfold. Ancient Persian rhythmic cycles and quarter tones meet modern jazz harmonies, allowing thought and sound to flow freely. Their first piece, Overflow, is dedicated to the courageous women of Iran during the Zan, Zendegi, Azadi (Women, Life, Freedom) revolution. Every note resonates with the artists‘ desire for independence, dignity, and peace in the world.

Cello: Atena Eshtiaghi
Piano: Clara Haberkamp