October 29, 2025 — Hangzhou, China
The Moscow Contemporary Music Ensemble (MCME) performed Mehdi Hosseini’s composition Inertia at the 6th Hangzhou Contemporary Music Festival on October 29, 2025, in Hangzhou, China.
Renowned for presenting innovative works by contemporary composers from around the world, the Hangzhou Contemporary Music Festival featured Inertia as part of its 2025 program dedicated to exploring new perspectives in modern composition.
Hosseini’s Inertia reflects his ongoing exploration of monodic structures and Persian musical aesthetics within a contemporary framework. The performance by MCME — one of Russia’s foremost ensembles specializing in new music — brought out the intricate textures and dynamic energy characteristic of Hosseini’s compositional style.
This performance marks another significant international presentation of Hosseini’s work and highlights his continued engagement with leading ensembles and festivals dedicated to advancing contemporary music.
Performance of Mehdi Hosseini’s “Inertia” at the 6th Hangzhou Contemporary Music Festival
