The world premiere of “Joftpâ” by composer Mehdi Hosseini took place on 5 October 2026 at the Synesthesia Lab International Festival and Laboratory of Contemporary Music in Kazan, Russia.
The performance was given by the Moscow Contemporary Music Ensemble (MASM), one of Russia’s leading interpreters of contemporary music, at the Theatre Stage MON . “Joftpâ” is scored for flute, bass clarinet, violin, cello, and electronics. The title refers to a traditional Kurdish ritual circle dance. The composition draws on the rhythmic and modal world of that tradition, reimagined through a contemporary lens.
Synesthesia Lab is an international festival and laboratory of contemporary music held annually in Kazan. The 2026 edition, the festival’s fourth, took place from 29 September to 8 October. The artistic director is composer and conductor Roman Parkhomenko. The festival’s mission is to provide composers from around the world with opportunities to write new music and participate in interdisciplinary collaborations . The 2026 programme included 22 world premieres and featured works by composers from Russia, China, Italy, Iran, Spain, the United States, Brazil, and other countries .
