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OBJECTIVE:
The main objective of the project is to strengthen cooperation between Polish and Norwegian artistic circles by implementing two opera performances presented in Lodz and Trondheim, using the artistic potential of the music community of Polish and Norwegian music universities and musical institutions of both countries.
OPERATIONAL GOALS:
- the possibility of presenting the performance to audiences outside Poland, including young singers from outside Poland in the selection process,
- the Trondheim Orchestra''s cooperation with a foreign art college,
- realization of performances involving students and young singers,
- establishment of the Polish-Norwegian Opera Academy, with an Artistic Council composed of a representative of the Academy and the Orchestra. The Artistic Council will take decisions concerning the prepared repertoire or staffing,
- implementation of meetings with artists, the so-called speaking concerts, recitals with a commentary on the circumstances in which the work was created and on its specific character, which will contribute to a more conscious reception of artistic events by the public.
EVENTS:
- implementation of auto-presentation workshops for young soloists conducted by a representative of the Tact agency,
- individual preparation of music pieces by selected soloists
- implementation of workshops in the field of recitation
- premiere of Il mondo della luna and 3 spectacles in Poland
- 1. speaking concert for representatives of national minorities and the elderly
- master courses for young vocalists
- webinar on entrepreneurship and use of social media in creating a personal brand
- premiere and performance in Trondheim
- 2. Speaking concert for the elderly and representatives of national minorities
- open singing lesson with amateur singers in Trondheim
LOCATIONS: 2
Poland: Lodz
Norway: Trondheim
NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS OF CULTURAL EVENTS: 8 600 people
NUMBER OF PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT: 340 people
Summary of project results
The only problems we faced during the project were budget implementation and a significant increase in prices from the moment of estimating expenses at the application stage. The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage always came to the rescue and accepted budget updates submitted by the Academy, which allowed for the effective implementation of planned activities.
1. November 8, 2021 Kick – off meeting – the first project meeting initiating the project activities.2. Artistic events:- production of F.J.''s opera Haydn''s "Il mondo della luna" April 6-9, 2022 - 4 performances in Łódź.June 16 -17, 2022. 2 performances in Trondheim- production of the opera "David and Bathsheba" by Stale KleibergMarch 24 and 25, 2023 - production of 2 performances in Trondheim,May 21-24, 2023 – 4 performances in Łódź3. Master classes- Master class in musical interpretation regarding solo parts in J. Haydn''s opera Il mondo della luna. – host Raffaele Cortesi- and 18/19/01/2022 Recitative course conducted by prof. Artur Stefanowicz- webinar with Ivan van Kalmthout, director of the International Vocal Competition in ''s-Hertogenbosch, addressed to young musical adepts planning their professional career.- 4 performances of the opera by F.J. Haydn''s "Il mondo della luna" in Łódź.- pronunciation course of the English text of the libretto of S. Kleiberg''s opera David and Bathscheb for opera soloists.- master class on the preparation of the vocal part of the opera "David and Bathsheba" by Stale Kleiberg, including pronunciation (master class) with the British pianist Jeremy Silver.- acting and choreography workshops were held based on stage experience gained during the production of the opera-oratorio "David and Bathsheba Stale Kleiberga"4. Dissemination events- 2 speaking concerts Once again to the Moon! Made in Łódź,- speaking concerts based on the opera "David and Bathsheba" by Stale Kleiberg in Trondheim,- before the premiere of the opera, interested people had the opportunity to take advantage of the unique opportunity to meet the opera''s composer, Stale Kleiberg, who talked about the history of the work, its content and the performance itself, the creation of which he observed both in Norway and in Poland; this meeting was an alternative event to the speaking concert5. Events involving national minorities: singing lessons were carried out for national minorities in Poland. The predominant group were Ukrainians. As part of the project, each of the participants - amateur singers - could take part in a free audition, which was in the form of a singing lesson, during which they received tips on working on their voice and possible information about the possibilities of musical education in Poland and career development.
The project included a total of 26 artistic events as a result of cooperation with a partner institution. Among other things, 6 performances of "Il mondo della luna" in Łódź and Trondheim and 6 performances of the opera "David and Bathsheba" in Łódź and Trondhem (and both productions were viewed on YouTube) were watched by over 20,000 people. 303 artists and specialists involved in the project took part in the productions. 72 professionals were trained.
Summary of bilateral results
The partner actively participated in all project activities, as shown by its results. Together, as part of the established Polish-Norwegian Opera Academy, we carried out two opera productions, which were presented on stages in Łódź and Trondheim. Both productions were enthusiastically received by both Polish and Norwegian audiences. The project was an excellent platform for exchanging experiences between partners. All design aspects were discussed at numerous meetings organized both live and online, and the results were a synergy of the experiences of both partners.