The new, international professionals forum for classical and art music
who is coming?
More than 150 registrations
It's gonna be a ball! It is with great pleasure that we announce more than 150 registrations have been made for Classical:NEXT 2012 in Munich already now, four month before the event. Many more are in the process of being registered as you read this. Among these are key players from various sectors. The early birds already span from American distributors to labels from Japan and Korea , from Chandos, Naxos or Schott/WERGO, from the Music Information Centre Norway to renowned arts presenters such as the Royal Opera House and the Lucerne Festival. We are especially honoured by the attendance of award winning artists such as the London Symphony Orchestra or Het Collectief from Belgium, from where we are happy to receive a most remarkable number of attendees.
The Classical:NEXT team would like thank those who have registered early, thus supporting our initiative: With so many professionals registered even before the programme details are announced, it is clear that Classical:NEXT is addressing a need in the classical community. From 30 May until 2 June 2012 we will all gather to combine forces on this work-in-progress which we aim to develop into the most relevant classical music meeting for all sectors, regardless of nationality.
See here for our constantly updated "who is coming?" list
If you find that somebody important is missing, please tell him or her all about us. Most importantly, do not hesitate to register yourself in case you have not yet done so. Be sure to register before 30 March to get the “guide rate” and be listed in our Classical:NEXT 2012 guide book.
Register online here
Movie Nights in munich
IMZ selected film programme at Classical:next 2012
We are delighted to announce a new cooperation between the International Music + Media Center IMZ and Classical:NEXT. For the evenings of 31 May and 1 June the IMZ will select a classical music film programme to be screened at Gasteig as part of the Classical:NEXT 2012.The programme will be open to public audiences as well as all Classical:NEXT delegates. Both the IMZ and Classical:NEXT believe, that film is among the most powerful media for the future art of classical music. The IMZ film programme will complement the Classical:NEXT jury-selected conference and live showcases, which host new talents and innovative presentation formats. Details of the programme are to be announced soon.
The IMZ's Website
Connecting Internationally
Sochi international arts festival
The word about Classical:NEXT starts being heard throughout the arts presenters world. We are looking forward to welcome agencies, concert halls and festivals not only from e.g. Scandinavia, France, Austria or Poland but also representatives from the United States, Brazil or China and maybe Russia: From Cote d'Azur (Midem) we travelled directly to the Black Sea (Sochi), which is almost completely under construction, being prepared for the Winter Olympics 2014. Today the Winter International Arts Festival provides some pre-olympic glamour. Yuri Bashmet as the festival's curator and Emir Kusturica are among the big names. Dmitry Grinchenko of the Russian Concert Agency states "Classical:NEXT could be just the right platform to connect to the international classical music scene regarding future programs for our festivals throughout Russia" We are happy to hear that!
MIDEM
overwhelming international response to classical:next
We are delighted by the many kind words and support we received in Cannes. We made many new friends and contacts and had good talks to people from all over the world - after having had good support from UK, Scandinavia, and all around Western Europe already, we were especially honoured to experience good responses from the Eastern and Southern parts of Europe, from Brasil, China, the United States.In addition we noticed with content that our network is reaching out to all sectors of classical music, among them labels, music education, festivals and venues, music councils and last but least the media.
Now, of course, everybody is waiting for the programme, the first details of which are expected throughout february. The selection for Classical:NEXT 12 is underway. The jury is in the process of making its selection from more than 100 proposals for showcases and conference. The video showcases will be independently juried later in the month...
Showcases & Conference
Jury Members for classical:NEXT 2012
We are delighted to announce the jury members for our 2012 debut edition. More than 100 proposals have been made for showcases and conference. Seven renown experts from different sectors of the Classical Music world, with a long and international experience, will make the first ever Classical:NEXT showcase and conference selection.We deeply thank all jury members for their help and support. The showcase jury for 2012 are (in alphabetical order):
Maren Borchers-Fromageot, Matthias Brixel, Dr. Rainer Kahleyss, Jobst Liebrecht, David Orlowsky, Rebecca Schmid and Frank Stahmer
Here is more about them...
Classical:NEXT out and about
Meet us in london and cannes
We are eager to know what in your opinion will be the next solutions and what you would expect from the Classical:NEXT. To broaden the discussion on the future of Classical Music we hope to speak to you soon. Currently our colleague Fabienne Krause is in London. Be quick to arrange a meeting! Also, Classical:NEXT will be coming to Midem:Our director Jennifer Dautermann, as well as Daniela Teuber (production) will be around looking for you at Midem, while Paul Bräuer (communications & media) awaits you at the Berlin stand (R07.11 - next to the German stand).
If you are going to Cannes as well, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a meeting or just to have a chat.
TEAM
advisory board - first round
We are delighted to reveal the first members of our advisory board. Together with the steering commitee, the advisory board will help shape the development of Classical:Next. Their international expertise in art and business from various sectors is designed to provide a balance between tradition and innovation as well as between possibly diverging interests in the classical music scene.Please welcome Prof. Moritz Eggert, Matthias Brixel and Prof. Dr. Joachim Thalmann as the first members of the board.
This is only the first round, however. We will keep you updated as the advisory board grows and expands in future, adding additional geographical regions, perspectives and expertise.
trip organisation
accommodation in munich
Happy new year everybody! We wish you a fruitful and exciting 2012. And well, we will do our best to make that happen for you as regards Classical:NEXT. It is only five months to go until we meet in Munich for our first edition.
Hence it is time for you to organize your trip now. We prepared a list of hotels near Gasteig to start with. And we have arranged a special deal: Classical:NEXT delegates will receive a reduced price at Novotel and Holiday Inn.
All the best and see you soon!
Presenting in the US
Classical:next presents at apap nyc
Hello America! Our director Jennifer Dautermann will introduce Classical:NEXT to visitors of APAP NYC, the global performing arts marketplace. Every year the Association of Performing Arts Presenters presents this professional event, which takes place in the Hilton in New York City and which features a large conference.
If you are around, visit our presentation on 8 January 2012 at as early as 8 am. Or if you cannot make that, feel free to schedule a meeting with Jennifer Dautermann at or around APAP.
The detailed APAP conference schedule
UPDATE: Last minute room change - Classical: Next on Sunday, January 8 from 8:00-9:00 AM will now be held in the Empire Ballroom East, 2nd floor, of the Sheraton.
Sheraton floor plan
launched
Online Registration and Stand Booking
It's time to register now for the international professionals forum for classical and art music. We are delighted to announce that online registration and stand booking for Classical:NEXT 2012 have started. You can now register companies and individuals as well as book a stand instantly and without the use of paper. Simply fill out the online registration form.
Your ticket includes access to all four days of the event at Gasteig as well as a one-year membership of our C:N Net online platform.
Early buyers can purchase bargain tickets at Smart Rate until Friday, 27 January 2012. So register now and make sure you enjoy the Classical:NEXT at the best price possible.
Showcases and conference
Our Gift to You - Proposal deadline extended until 6 January 2012
Many of you have told us that you need a bit more time to prepare a proposal of proper quality. Some of you are overwhelmed by Christmas time, others have just very recently heard of Classical:NEXT. In response to your needs, the Classical:NEXT team has decided to extend the proposal deadline for both the showcase and conference proposals to 6 January 2012. We are doing our part to contribute to a peaceful holiday season with less stress, for you and for us! To those of you who already have sent in a proposal: Thank you for your great ideas and concepts! Many of your proposals are already very impressive, but if there is something you would like to add to yours now that there is extra time, please feel free to send us additional material.
Read here how to propose for a showcase concert: Showcase application form and details...
Here is information on how to propose a conference session: Conference application form and details...
All invited Classical:NEXT conference speakers and showcase artists selected by our jury will be registered free of charge.
Showcases and Conference
Proposal Deadline 16 December 2011
Classical:Next is a community-driven platform. You, as a professional of the classical and art music world, are cordially invited to participate. The best way to get involved is to speak or perform at Classical:Next: Make your proposals now. As an artist or an artist's manager please propose for a showcase concert. Classical:Next will feature live showcases up to 30 minutes duration as well as video showcases - 20 minutes mixing personal presentation, high quality video, and more in an innovative format. Video showcases are an option for large ensembles or staged productions (such as operas) as well as for small ensembles where travel is an issue. Showcase application form and details...
All other professional's can propose a conference session - You play an active role in the classical and art music network, so have your say. We welcome you to present your ideas, knowledge, and questions to the community in a clear, convincing format. Solid information and new ideas in a vital, interactive format of your choice. Conference application form and details...
All invited Classical:Next conference speakers and showcase artists selected by our jury will be registered free of charge. Gasteig spaces in Munich are waiting for you: Share your art and expertise at Classical:Next.
Conference
Classical:Next Announces Focus Areas
We have been browsing your first Conference Proposals. To give you an orientation of what direction we are heading as regards the conference, we decided to announce focus areas. The following four areas cover most - although not everything! - of what you have sent so far and what consequently will constitute the core of our Conference. Next:Income - new markets and the future of funding and financing
Next:Generation - future listeners and audience engagement
Next:Technology - new methods for new challenges
Next:Sound - new music, new formats, sonic influences and inspirations
We are sure that most of your ideas fit in one of these areas. However, if you have something else to address: The focus areas are still subject to change and are announced to give a rough picture, but not to limit your ideas. Do not hesitate to propose your topic until 16 december.
Flanders & Benelux
Classical:Next AT muziekzentrum de bijloke, gent
Classical:Next will present its concept monday, 28 november, at Staten Generaal van de Klassieke Muziek in Gent.We are looking forward to discuss issues of music meetings and of classical music in Flanders, Belgium, Benelux with Gerrit Geerts (Het Collectief) and Leo Dijsselbloem (Muziekcentrum Nederland, Dutch Classical Music Meeting) moderated by Stef Coninx.
See you in Gent... More...
Klassik.com new media partner
German Web Portal Klassik.com and Classical:Next announce partnership
We are delighted to welcome klassik.com to our network. With more than 60.000 registered users and more than 14.000 reviews plus daily news for 15 years klassik.com is the leading source of german language information on classical music on the web. Read more at klassik.com...
social networks
Classical:Next on Facebook And Twitter
Dear modern music lovers. You can find us on facebook and twitter now for regular news and updates on what thrills us, where we are and what we are doing there. Did you know that there are hundreds of professionals "tweeting" about classical music? Check out whose news we follow...
http://www.facebook.com/classicalnext
http://twitter.com/classicalnext
club contemporary Classical
C3 Festival in Essen, Berlin and Gdansk
Please take a look at our director's side project: In its second edition the C3 Festival - curated by Jennifer Dautermann - presents new music, which falls into the grey zone between the genres of contemporary classical and electronic club music, from techno through to experimental and ambient. A wide-ranging, international program presented from 23 November through 3 December in unique locations in Berlin, Germany (Berghain and Radialsystem), in Essen, Germany (Welterbe Zollverein) and in Gdansk, Poland (St. John’s Center). Featured artists include Arandel, Brandt Brauer Frick Ensemble, Francesco Tristano, Hauschka, Jacaszek & Silva Rerum, Julian Elvira & Jesus Navarro, Kai Schumacher, Kwartludium & Sebastian Meissner, Moritz Eggert & Shraeng, Nemezis, Pierre Jodlowski, Trio ESJ, Victoire und Zeitkratzer.