let's talk about the future!
a conversation with Juri de Marco
The STEGREIF.orchester, whose instrumentalists perform the show Listening to the Change at Klarafestival, is not an orchestra in the classical sense of the word. The musicians do not simply and unquestioningly perform what is written in the score; they do not wear smart suits and have no need for a conductor to lay down the law. Composers such as Beethoven serve merely as points of departure: foundations that they build on with elements from folk music, blues, jazz, klezmer music and rock’n’roll. There are 30 musicians on stage who all create, compose and, in particular, move around a lot.
The artistic director of the STEGREIF.orchester, founded in 2015, is Juri de Marco. As a classical horn player, pianist, jazz trumpet player, arranger and composer, he refuses to choose between embracing and breaking with traditions. What should a 21st-century orchestra look like? What possibilities can modern technology offer? And does Europe have a part to play in the development of international cultural projects? Rolf Falter, director of the Bureau of the European Parliament in Belgium, historian, journalist and author, discusses these matters with Juri de Marco.
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From March 13 until 22, we will present forgotten gems, great Romantic classics, plenty of new creations and also new, young talent. You’re welcome on our website to explore this digital experience. If you want to enjoy the free digital concerts, please don't forget to register in advance. Register via www.Klarafestival.be/live and watch the entire festival in optimal audio and video quality for free.
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Klarafestival
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the European Parliament
The conversation is held in English.
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