Upcoming Episodes: Norway, Greece, Hungary

In research for a European Sound we embark for a road trip upon a journey across our continent to explore the cosmos of folk music. Each episode is guided by a renowned European musician as a “sound guide” who assures encounters with musician that are between equals. Through the eyes and ears of the “sound guide” the audience will experience pure music and authentic artists on a very personal level.

“Nations have hymns, people have songs” – with this thought in mind we will discover the traditional sounds and in the same time we will be responsive to the music inherent subjects that are functioning as a mirror to our society. Folk music provides a sense of identity and ‘home’, but it is also a field of experimentation for young musicians. 

Beyond dusty clichés and stylized folk nostalgia, this modern – not least cross-medially designed – music/travel format sets out to provide a close-up experience of the power of music. Folk music is local world music, which makes it tailor-made for a ‘sound trek’ across Europe.

Production Date: 2020

Produced by EuroArts in in co-production with WDR/ARTE

Kirill Petrenko
Berliner Philharmoniker
After his first dazzling New Year’s Eve concert, Kirill Petrenko is looking forward to the traditional celebrations at the end of the year. The Berliner Philharmoniker’s new season and the repertoire will be announced soon.

Produced by EuroArts in co-production with ARTE, SMG

Production Date: 31 December 2020

05.08.2020 Asian Youth Orchestra, Richard Pontzious
06.08.2020 Orkester Norden, Eivind Gulberg Jensen
07.08.2020 National Youth Orchestra of Uruguay, Sodre
08.08.2020 Attergau Orchester Institut, Axel Kober
09.08.2020 Bundesjugendorchester, Tan Dun
10.08.2020 EUYO, Gianandrea Noseda Production Dates: 5-10 August 2020

A film by János Darvas
Subject of the documentary is the tremendous influence of so-called Gypsy music on classical composers from Haydn and Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms, to Lehár and Kálmán, Ligeti and Kurtág.
In a second narrative, closely connected to the first, the film portrays past and present of Gypsy bands.
Production Date: 2020
Produced by EuroArts Music in co-production with MDR/ARTE