Since its birth in the 16th century, opera has entertained both the wealthy nobility and the general public. The EU-funded TRACTION project is now using this art form to reach out to marginalised groups such as migrants, the rural poor and young offenders. Armed with two innovative tools, an EU-funded project is using opera to […]
Let’s sing! June 21 – European Day of Music
Happy Music Day! This June 21, as every year since 1975, when this date was declared the European Day of Music, the musical world is celebrating, because today, in a large number of cities around the world, this art will once again be available to the public free of charge. Origin of the European Day […]
Young Audiences Music Awards (YAMA)
The Young Audiences Music Awards (YAMA) is an award launched by Jeunesses Musicales International to honour creativity and innovation in the field of musical productions for young audiences, from all corners of the world, created by community groups, schools, NGOs, companies, bands and ensembles of all forms, from solo artist to orchestra. Entries are unique […]
ECB European Cultural Days 2019: Celebrating 20 years of the euro
Since its launch in 2003 the European Cultural Days of the ECB has featured artists from 15 EU countries. This year’s events mark the euro’s 20th anniversary and will be dedicated to Europe. Four concerts, including an open air riverside concert and a chamber music evening at the ECB, will bring a wide variety of […]