Film Showcases
In partnership with IMZ International Music + Media Centre, the 2025 edition of Classical:NEXT is introducing Film showcases. Embracing this medium will give creators the opportunity to present their work, connect with the community of classical and art music professionals, find new partnership opportunities beyond the film industry, and foster a dialogue between the sectors.
Film Showcase
Die Wandlung is an art film inspired by Béla Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances, visually narrating an ancient Romanian legend.
Presenter: Michael Riemer
May 13, 2025, 12:00
- 13:15
Colosseum
, Kino 7
Film Showcase
The project ‘DNA – Dance Now Always’ with Martin Fröst and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra aims to take a new look into Beethovens 7th symphony by approaching it in the context of its time as well as following it into the present.
Presenter: Hans Kipfer
May 13, 2025, 12:00
- 13:15
Colosseum
, Kino 7
Film Showcase
The project “Ophelia, the Hysterical” is a new proposal for the performance of the traditional repertoire, “Drei Lieder der Ophelia”, Op.67, by Richard Strauss, presented in three short audiovisual episodes.
Presenter: Nívea Renata Alencar de Freitas
May 13, 2025, 12:00
- 13:15
Colosseum
, Kino 7
Film Showcase
This series follows Brussels Philharmonic bassist Thomas Fiorini through the process of realising his lifelong dream of recording and performing a concerto for bass guitar.
Presenter: Sonja Kochoutina
May 14, 2025, 12:00
- 13:30
Colosseum
, Kino 7
Film Showcase
PNO (Prepared New Objects) is a contemporary music performance and experimental theater piece born from a sociological exploration and reflection on the piano.
Presenter: Kim Jaehoon
May 14, 2025, 12:00
- 13:30
Colosseum
, Kino 7
Film Showcase
In May 2023, parallel to the official Mahler Festival in Leipzig, KLASSIK underground presented the “Wunderhorn Festival” in the underground Moritzbastei next door to the Gewandhaus.
Presenter: Tahlia Petrosian
May 14, 2025, 12:00
- 13:30
Colosseum
, Kino 7
