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„Wczoraj i dziś / I gaer og i dag – Polish-Icelandic Musical Dialogue” is an artistic and educational project based on cooperation between Polish and Icelandic musicians and artists. This project will include a series of workshops, lectures, audio and video recordings and concerts performed by Polish and Icelandic musicians in form of 6 sessions held in Iceland and Poland. Common theme linking these elements is the intercultural dialogue in the form of presenting the heritage and centuries-old musical tradition of both countries and their contribution to today’s European Culture. At the heart of the project’s program, a timeless dialogue of musicians from many eras: from the Middle Ages, through the Renaissance and Baroque to contemporary music. The dialogue will also include musical genres, both in classical vocal and instrumental forms, as well as in songs and dances of traditional music. As part of the project, a composition shall be ordered and performed, which shall express the main artistic assumption – an eponymous dialogue, with a juxtaposition of both classical and traditional forms. The educational and artistic events shall be complemented by discussion panels in the field of cultural heritage, promotion and management, regarding improvement of access to and the use of cultural and artistic goods. The main objectives of the project: - Presentation and promotion of the cultural heritage of Poland and Iceland. - Development of cultural ties between Polish and Icelandic artists. - Promoting the effects of artistic cooperation between musicians from Poland and Iceland. - Development of cultural entrepreneurship. - Improvement of Cultural Heritage management. - Increased access to culture and arts. - Broadening the audience of cultural events. - Promoting the participation in culture and arts
Summary of project results
The main purpose of the project is aligned with the main goal of the program, which is to improve access to culture and art. These actions will be possible thanks to the use of elements such as: - Using the potential of culture and cultural heritage. - Promotion of the achievements of Polish and Icelandic composers, in the field of source, early and contemporary music. - Popularizing the work of Polish and Icelandic artists. - Development of internal cooperation. - Protection, preservation and effective use of cultural heritage. - Continuous improvement of culture staff, especially non-institutional culture. - Increasing access to culture. The above-mentioned elements constituting the basis of the educational and artistic program of the project will be developed as part of the activities of subsequent project sessions, based on the main idea of “Wczoraj i dzis / I gaer og I dag – Polish-Icelandic Musical Dialogue” – a creative dialogue between tradition and the present. The need for project implementation was also indicated by the fact of insufficient knowledge of Polish culture in Iceland and vice versa. Due to the increasing Icelandic-Polish contacts related to the growing number of Polish citizens living and working in Iceland, there was a clear need to get to know each other’s culture and national heritage. Project had the ambition to promote Polish culture, music and traditions in the cultural and artistic environment of Iceland. In the context of the numerous presence of Poles in Iceland, the implementation of the project satisfied the cultural needs, strengthening Polish identity and identification with the achievements of Polish culture. Promoting mobility and exchange was an opportunity for Polish and Icelandic artists to reach a wider audience and popularize their work outside their own country.
„Wczoraj i dziś / I gaer og i dag – Polish-Icelandic Musical Dialogue was an artistic and educational project, which is a continuation of the international cooperation of the Foundation Academy of Ancient Music from Szczecin with the Icelandic association Kvæðamannafélagið Iðunn (KMI). The implementation of the project consisted of the presentation, popularization and promotion of the musical heritage of both countries. Project tasks consisted of 6 sessions carried out in Iceland and Poland, in the form of lectures, discussion panels, musical workshops, concerts, audio and video recordings. The project attended by outstanding Icelandic and Polish artists and groups specializing in the performance of early and contemporary music: Bára Grímsdóttir, Chris Foster, Benedikt Kristjánsson, Elfa Rún Kristinsdóttir, Funi, Ensemble Promena, Hallgrímskirkja Motet Budzińska, Adam Strug, Agnieszka. Mikołaj Zgółka, Aleksandra Turalska, Paweł Osuchowski, Szczecin Vocal Project, Consortium Sedinum. The concerts included works form the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as pieces of folk and contemporary music. The program of the workshops, lectures and concerts included: musical heritage from Polish and Icelandic manuscripts (Kras 52 - National Library in Warsaw MR8, MR12 - National Archives, Reykjavik), Passiusálmur Hallgrímur Pétursson, Manuscript "Melódía" (16th-17th century), works by Mikołaj from Kraków, M. Zieleńska, M. Mielczewski, GG Gorczycki, K. Szymanowski, HM Górecki, K. Penderecki, M. Chyrzyński, P. Łukaszewski, E. Fabiańska-Jelińska, J. Leifs, BO Guðmundsson, A.H. Svenisson and traditional source music.The effects of the artistic cooperation of Polish and Icelandic musicians resulted in concert performances and audio CD recordings.
Thanks to the participation of the specialists in the field of cultural entrepreneurship and the implementation of series of panels, meetings and study visits – a new strategy were created, which increased access to cultural goods and expanded audience of future cultural events. The main impacts of the projects was a promotion of cultural participation – stimulating interest in high culture among recipients not interested in art so far, taking into account also disabled and socially excluded people. Thanks to the consolidation of multiple elements, the task were achived the main goal of improving access to culture and art.
Within the project:
- 67 artistic events were carried out as a result of cooperation with partner institution under the project (15 music and performing arts events, 18 events dedicated to cultural heritage, 7 events dedicated to the creative sector, 15 cultural and artistic education events, 2 events aimed at the inclusion of ethnic and national minorities, 10 events improving the cultural competences of audiences);
- 5210 people attended the cultural and artistic events organized by the project
- 105 professional staff were trained
- 25 000 promotional materials were prepared
The place of the implementation location: Poznań, Szczecin, Reykjavik, Akureyri..
Summary of bilateral results
The role of the Donor Partner in the implementation of the project was very significant and no doubt its participation contributed to strengthening bilateral relations: Among its tasks were: the co-organization of online working meetings on the ZOOM platform, preparation of evaluations in terms of activities organizational and substantive project. Development of a strategy for promotional and informational activities in Iceland, contacts with the media. Preparation and development of materials substantive materials - scores, sheet music, contacts with local partners - schools and music academies, early music ensembles, cultural centers cultural centers - regarding the implementation of the tasks of subsequent sessions of the project, preparation of substantive materials for the fifth and sixth sessions of the project (workshops, lectures, concerts), preparation of translation of promotional materials into English and Icelandic, realization of recordings of Icelandic works between 4-28.01.2024, preparation of musical materials - score, voices for the commissioned piece " Yesterday, today and tomorrow..." by B. Grimsdottir, development of concert programs, preparation of the venue for rehearsals and concerts and technical support for workshops, lectures, concerts and recordings in Iceland realized in the period 3-7.04.2024, preparation of the financial and substantive documentation of the project.