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13-17 May
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600
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Classical:NEXT is much more forward thinking.
4
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Classical:NEXT is much more forward thinking.
30
Speakers
Classical:NEXT is much more forward thinking.
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Meet distributors and discover artists and ideas
The conference offers useful, inspiring, interactive content. Take home practical tips and fertile ideas to apply to your specific situation. Learn about new trends in marketing and audience outreach from within and outside the orchestra scene. Learn about new management strategies and get informed on the classical scene across the world.
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The place to be
For people working in the classical music sector Classical:NEXT is the place to be, share and connect.
Uniting global minds
Classical:NEXT represents a global critical thinking network for the
future of classical music.
A Platform for equal opportunities
The real revolution in music today is giving equal opportunities to new music, its creators and performers. Classical:NEXT is an event that makes us consider and rethink the present -and future- of classical music.
Truly wonderful
We are thrilled to present our program “Circular Music” at Classical NEXT this year. Finding new ways of presenting and experiencing music is so important, therefore its truly wonderful that this international platform exists.
Uniting global music enthusiasts
Classical:NEXT is the only conference that brings together people from around the world who have one thing in common: concern about the future of this art form to which most of us have dedicated their entire lives.
It’s A Must!
There’s nothing quite like Classical:NEXT. You won’t find this mix of people and organisations anywhere else. For anyone in the classical music world it’s a must!
All showcase artists
– Tang Tee Khoon, Arts Presenter & Concert Violinist, Singapore
Tabs
Classical:NEXT is the global networking and exchange hub dedicated exclusively to classical and art music, for all professionals – artists, managers, presenters, orchestras, labels, educators, press, media, publishers and more.
Classical:NEXT consists of an interactive conference, project pitches, showcase concerts, expo, innovation award and networking.
By taking part in Classical:NEXT, you join over 1,000 professionals from more than 45 countries worldwide.
We help the global scene optimise what this art form is and can be, as well as how it is presented, disseminated and received. We believe in planting seeds for postive change: Change for audiences, for society and for the professional art music ecosystem. We strive to unite all professionals who identify with classical and art music, providing them with a place to meet and connect, do business, brainstorm, create and be inspired.
A unique music meeting, which is..
… a “user generated content” platform
… a community project
… for all sectors
… for all countries
… for institutions and individuals on every budget level
This is Classical:NEXT
A Unique Music Meeting
Last edition: Classical:NEXT 2022 in Hannover
900
Professionals
550
Companies
121
Speakers
320
Artists
What?
Classical:NEXT is made up of four main components: Showcases, Conference, the Expo and networking.
In the Showcases, artists and productions are presented in a series of short concerts offering artistic directors, concert bookers, journalists and more a unique opportunity to gain an overview of artistic activity within a short space of time.
The Conference offers presentations, seminars, discussions, one-to-one and roundtable mentoring and other formats to help delegates tackle burning issues and to keep up with changes, trends and innovations around the world. Within the Conference, you will also find Project Pitches: targeted, fast-moving opportunities for creators and those on the lookout for new creations, a “seek-and-find” for collaboration and inspiration.
The Expo exhibits the work of labels, publishers, agents, festivals, associations and others, and offers a meeting point for all delegates and serves as the main networking hub. Developing partnerships and forging relationships lies at the heart of Classical:NEXT and the global networking runs through each activity of the event. It’s the prime opportunity to connect, learn and share with colleagues near and far.
New to Classical:NEXT? We highly recommend you read this great primer for c:N newbies written by Frank J. Oteri.
Oder ein Bericht aus deutscher Sicht gefällig? – Philipp Krechlak schreibt über die ‘Musikkonferenz mit Weltblick’.
Why
“Classical:NEXT unites the global classical and art music community, creating a worldwide movement to explore potential paths forward into the future.”
– Classical:NEXT mission statement
Classical:NEXT enables art music professionals from all sectors to work better together. A unified classical and art music scene increases relevance and effectiveness in both business and creative aspects and positive change within the professional scene, as well as society as a whole.
How
Over the course of four days, hundreds of delegates meet, discuss and learn about, as well as from, each other. In addition to being a networking event, Classical:NEXT has established itself as a key opportunity to promote and explore new talent, new creative ideas and future-oriented business practices.
95% of delegates would like to come again and would recommend Classical:NEXT to colleagues.
– Classical:NEXT Online Survey
Who
Classical:NEXT community members are cultural multipliers ranging from grass-roots DIYers to the most established companies and institutions, including Carnegie Hall, The Metropolitan Opera, Spotify, Universal, China National Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonics, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, etc.
Join now and connect with delegates from more than 700 companies.
Facts & Figures
Since our first edition in 2012, more than 5,000 professionals from all sectors have engaged with Classical:NEXT, making it the largest international gathering for art music innovators. The ten years anniversary edition took place in Hannover, 17 – 20 May 2022.
C:N Net
Classical:NEXT is not just an annual meeting: it is a year-round worldwide movement for all sectors and all approaches in art music. Stay connected and network via our online community and directory C:N NET. Keep in touch with contacts old and new.
The Jury
Toks Dada
UK | Head of Classical Music at Southbank Centre
Toks Dada is a Classical Music Curator, serving as the Head of Classical Music at Southbank since December 2020, and a Fellow of the International Society for the Performing Arts.
Asbjørn Keiding
DENMARK | director of Danske Ensembler, Orkestre og Operainstitutioner (DEOO)
Asbjørn Keiding boasts more than 20 years of experience in managing cultural organizations nationally and internationally. His expertise spans audience development, digitalization of classical music, music education programmers and EU projects.
Ulrike Köstinger
AUSTRIA | chief executive officer at Arts Consolidated (Operabase, CueTV)
Ulrike Köstinger has a strong performing arts industry background. She studied International Business Administration at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, and Arts Management at the University of Zurich.
Jahangir Salimkhanov
AZERBAIJAN | cultural policy expert, arts manager, president of the administrative council of UNESCO IFPC
Jahangir Salimkhanov is an initiator, curator, facilitator, and promoter of projects in various cultural fields, including several multidisciplinary performance productions in the field of classical, traditional and contemporary music.
Katja Frei
GERMANY | director of education and outreach, Berliner Philharmoniker
Katja Frei has been the Berliner Philharmoniker’s Director of Education and Outreach since September 2020. She is responsible for expanding sustainable partnerships in educational, social, and digital fields, as well as developing music education programs for people of all ages in Germany and abroad.
Margaret S. Barrett
AUSTRALIA | professor and head, Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance, Monash University
Margaret is Head of the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance at Monash University. Prior to that she was Head of the School of Music at The University of Queensland (2008 – 2020). She has held positions as a Director of the Australian Music Centre, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and the Queensland Music Festival.
Jacob Greenberg
USA/GERMANY | artist, member of the International Contemporary Ensemble
Pianist and multi-keyboardist, Jacob Greenberg’s work as a soloist and chamber musician has received worldwide acclaim. He is a longtime member of the International Contemporary Ensemble, with whom he has performed throughout the Americas and Europe.
Matthew Lynch
UK | conductor
British/German conductor, Matthew Lynch, enjoys a busy international career. The 2022/23 season saw him make debuts with, among others, the London Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Concert Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Ulster Orchestra, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Hendrik Storme
BELGIUM | general and artistic director of ‘DE SINGEL’ International arts center in Antwerp
Hendrik Storme (1977) is a Belgian cultural manager originally from Ghent. Immediately after his studies in communication sciences and social work, he started his career in the Flemish classical music and cultural world. He gained his first work experience as a communications officer at the Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen and Muziekcentrum De Bijloke.
Hanako Yamaguchi
USA | independent artistic producer and arts consultant, board member of ISPA
Hanako Yamaguchi is an independent artistic producer and arts consultant whose recent work includes producing FRAGMENTS, a special project with cellist Alisa Weilerstein, and consulting for the Celebrity Series of Boston, WQXR (New York’s classical music radio station), the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, and Little Island (NY).
The Team
Our Classical:NEXT team of 2022 | For Showcase enquiries please contact showcase@classicalnext.com.
Andrea Jung
Head of Showcases
Andreas Richter
Board member,
Communications and Conference
Capucine Valois
Head of Conference
Clemens Seeman
Board member,
Finances, Registration, Exhibitors
Karen Schriesheim
Partnerships and Advertisment
Karsten Witt
Board member,
Showcases
Luise Walther
Production,
Project Management
Nikolaus Rexroth
Board member,
Sponsorship and Fundraising
Raphael Reher
Project Pitches, Mentorings, Meet Ups, off C:N Presentations
Yan Dribinsky
Formats explained
What is a Conference Session?
At the heart of the Classical:NEXT Conference are the jury-selected conference sessions featuring interactive formats such as mini-workshops, group discussions and debates as well as presentations and panels.
What is a Meet Up?
Meet Ups provide a place to form new alliances or deepen existing relationships: this semi-formal format provides a platform for established or emerging international networks to get together, brainstorm, develop ideas and connect with potential memebers or partners.
What is a Mentoring Session?
Ask all your burning questions, exchange ideas and get practical tips from our jury selected mentors, either in a 45-minute Roundtable sessions 45-minute Roundtable sessions in small groups.
What is an Off C:N Presentation?
Besides the jury-selected Conference programme our Off C:N Presentations offer delegates an additional space to present their projects, products or services.
All showcase artists
Around Classical:NEXT in Berlin
ALL TIMES IN CENTRAL EASTERN SUMMER TIME (CEST)
Fri, 10 May 2024
Time | Location | Artists | Programme | Ticket & Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
19:00 | Staatsoper Unter den Linden | Beat Furrer: Violetter Schnee | Ticket & Info | |
19:30 | Komische Oper (Schillertheater) | W.A. Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro | Ticket & Info | |
20:00 | Philharmonie Berlin | Berliner Philharmoniker Kirill Petrenko, conductor | Bedřich Smetana: Má vlast (Mein Vaterland) | Ticket & Info |
20:00 | Konzerthaus Berlin | Academy of St. Martins in the Fields
Julia Fischer, violin and conductor | Works of Beethoven, Bartok and Schubert | Ticket & Info |
Sat, 11 May 2024
Time | Location | Artists | Programme | Ticket & Info |
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19:00 | Staatsoper Unter den Linden | W.A. Mozart: Die Zauberflöte | Ticket & Info | |
19:30 | Staatsballett Berlin (Tischlerei) | Next Generation | Ticket & Info | |
19:30 | Komische Oper (Schillertheater) | Jerry Herman / Harvey Fierstein: La Cage aux Folles | Ticket & Info | |
20:00 | Philharmonie Berlin | Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Andris Poga, conductor | Lili Boulanger: D’un soir triste
Henri Dutilleux: Tout un monde lointain Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique | Ticket & Info |
Sun, 12 May 2024
Time | Location | Artists | Programme | Ticket & Info |
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11:00 | Bode-Museum (Gobelinsaal) | Members of Staatskapelle Berlin
Museum Concert VIII | Works of Gioachino Rossini | Ticket & Info |
15:00 | Staatsballett Berlin (Tischlerei) | Next Generation | Ticket & Info | |
16:00 | Komische Oper (Schillertheater) | W.A. Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro | Ticket & Info | |
18:00 | Staatsoper Unter den Linden | G. Puccini: Madama Butterfly | Ticket & Info | |
18:00 | Pierre Boulez Saal | JACK Quartet | Carrot Revolution: works of Ruth Crawford Seeger, Morton Feldman, Gabriella Smith and more | Ticket & Info |
19:00 | Staatsballett Berlin (Tischlerei) | Next Generation | Ticket & Info | |
20:00 | Konzerthaus Berlin | Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
Tarmo Peltokoski, conductor | Richard Strauss: Vier letzte Lieder
Dmitri Schostakowitsch: Sinfonie Nr. 10 | Ticket & Info |
Fri, 17 May 2024
Time | Location | Artists | Programme | Ticket & Info |
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as of 15:00 | Musikbrauerei | 1781 collective | Labyrinth performance (free for delegates) | Ticket & Info |
19:00 | Staatsoper Unter den Linden | W.A. Mozart: Don Giovanni | Ticket & Info | |
20:00 | Philharmonie Berlin (Kammermusiksaal) | Karajan-Akademie der Berliner Philharmoniker
Kirill Petrenko, conductor | Works of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Jörg Widmann | Ticket & Info |
20:00 | Philharmonie Berlin | Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Václav Luks, conductor | Louise Farrenc: Overtüre Nr. 1 e-Moll op. 23
Jan Václav Vorišek: Symphonie D-Dur op.23 Ludwig van Beethoven: Violinkonzert D-Dur | Ticket & Info |
Sat, 18 May 2024
Time | Location | Artists | Programme | Ticket & Info |
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19:00 | Philharmonie Berlin | Berliner Philharmoniker
François-Xavier Roth, conductor | Vito Žuraj and Anton Bruckner | Ticket & Info |
19:30 | Komische Oper (Schillertheater) | Jerry Herman / Harvey Fierstein:
La Cage aux Folles | Ticket & Info | |
20:00 | Staatsballett Berlin | Ouverture | Ticket & Info |
Sun, 19 May 2024
Time | Location | Artists | Programme | Ticket & Info |
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18:00 | Staatsoper Unter den Linden | W.A. Mozart: Don Giovanni | Ticket & Info | |
18:00 | Komische Oper (Schillertheater) | W.A. Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro | Ticket & Info | |
20:00 | Philharmonie Berlin | Berliner Philharmoniker
François-Xavier Roth, conductor | Vito Žuraj and Anton Bruckner | Ticket & Info |
20:00 | Philharmonie Berlin
(Kammermusiksaal) | Kammerakademie Potsdam
Antonello Manacorda, conductor
Kirill Gerstein, piano | Christoph Willibald Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice (Ouvertüre)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Robert Schumann: Symphonie Nr. 3 Es-Dur | Ticket & Info |
Why attend Classical:NEXT?
Benefits
Presenters
Debate relevant issues, connect to international colleagues and scout talent.
Tech & Start-ups
Connect with the entire art music ecosystem; find new clients and partners.
Conservatoires and Higher Ed
Conservatoires – connect with the rest of the music ecosystem!
Media & Journalists
Get a thorough overview over the international art music scene in just a few days.
Exhibitors
Be visible and connect in the most popular aspect of this international gathering.
