Showcases
Photo: Lisa Kühl Classical:Next showcases aim to present a wide range of high-quality artists and productions, from well-kept secrets to rising stars in every category from early to contemporary, traditional to experimental.
Showcases introduce artists and productions in a series of short live performances or video screenings – a unique opportunity for music multipliers (concert promoters, labels, journalists) to experience many performances in a minimum amount of time and for music executors (soloists, small ensembles, large ensembles, producers of opera and musical theater) to present their work.
An independent jury of experts will make the final selections for the program.
All invited Classical:Next Conference speakers and Showcase artists will be registered free of charge.
Live showcases:
The ideal format for soloists and small ensembles, live showcases offer 30 minute slots for each selected performance. Specific information for the application process is provided on the application form.
Video showcases:
Large ensembles or staged productions (such as operas) may be presented via high quality video screenings of up to 20 minutes in length. This is also an option for soloists or small ensembles where travel is an issue. For maximum effectiveness, each video presentation should include not only live footage of the ensemble or production, but also information about the artistic content and context. To that end, we suggest including interview segments with the composer, conductor or artistic director. Basic production and logistical information may be supplied in writing or as part of the video itself. Please submit video materials for the jury selection in a standard digital format on DVD. If final versions of video presentations are not available by the submission deadline, raw materials may be submitted. Please provide specific but brief information to assist the jury in achieving an accurate idea of what the final version of the presentation will contain. Selected video presentations must be put into final form by 15 April 2012. Additional information for the application process is provided on the application form.
Please contact us at next@classicalnext.com for further information.