Zafraan stands for music that reflects today’s life, today’s society, and today’s reality in all its facets. In interaction with other art forms, Zafraan observes, explores and processes what surrounds us: people, events, nature, technologies, the normalities and absurdities of today. The ancient Greek word Kataklothes means “spinners”, and refers to the Moirai, the three goddesses of fate in ancient mythology who weave the thread of life for mankind. The image of the thread of life is fitting for Eres Holz’s composition: in it, he creates a continuous thread in the form of a chain of harmonic sequences, the flowing course of which forms new chords. As soon as harmonic sequences are established, shifts set in, the progression becomes rhythmically more complex, and the development more playful and lively. Kataklothes was one of three world premieres performed and recorded as part of ‘Klangrede’, a landmark project in the development of the Zafraan Ensemble. The ideas of playful complexity and of weaving around established harmonies reflect our self-image very well, and mirror our continuous search for new and exciting musical paths.