Artistic Programmes

Winter fest as official opening of Wrocław’s term as Capital of Culture Three days of exhibitions, concerts, and official festivities. On Słodowa Island, visitors will be warmed by fire installations, at the Galeria Awangarda, an exhibition of the Basque artist Eduardo Chillida will be opened which forges a bridge to the second Capital of Culture of 2016, San Sebastián. On Saturday, a gala concert will take place at the new National Forum of Music as a tribute to Melina Mercouri. The highlight will be a performance by Chris Baldwin named “Przebudzenie” (Awakening). From four parts of the city, giant figures will be put into motion. They symbolize the spirit of religions, of innovation, of reconstruction, and of high waters. On the way, they tell their stories. On the Rynek (market place), they are welcomed by hundreds of musicians and combined into an installation 14 meters high, which serves as a symbol for the past and present of Wrocław. Further information at:  www.wroclaw2016.pl more

Artistic series 'MUSIC SPECIAL EDITION'
Duo Night 3x2 more

Musikene will be starting, along with San Sebastian 2016, a series dedicated to the most important composers in recent years at an international level. The idea is to introduce the public to the great artists that have marked the development of music for over 50 years in a comprehensive, fun and entertaining way, with several activities. The cycle will begin with a visit by Helmut Lachenmann to San Sebastian. Discussion/talk about Helmut Lachenmann with the presence of the composer himself. Further information at: http://dss2016.eu/en/ more

Marta Etura and Chevi Muraday join forces in a new project to share concerns, where dance and words dialogue on the same plane. They explore partner relationships and the frustrations that arise, caused by one's own expectations and those generated by society. The starting point will be the new ways of understanding the difficulties of relationships and the clash between the nature of love itself and the image that society generates of it. Further information at: http://dss2016.eu/en/ more

Marta Etura and Chevi Muraday join forces in a new project to share concerns, where dance and words dialogue on the same plane. They explore partner relationships and the frustrations that arise, caused by one's own expectations and those generated by society. The starting point will be the new ways of understanding the difficulties of relationships and the clash between the nature of love itself and the image that society generates of it. Further information at: http://dss2016.eu/en/ more

Culture international: EU-Consultation and Info-Evening 
The advice centre for sponsorships relevant for culture in the EU area is a service facility of the Styrian cultural department for creative artists according to the One-Stop-Shop principle. Their major task is to make popular the varied sponsorship possibilities in the area of the European Union. This event is part of the programme "Creative Europe", as well as the programme "Europe for Citizens". more

L'Après-midi d'un faune
Scène d'Amour more

The award was initiated by ECF in 2008 in honour of the organisation’s former President, HRH Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, who has shown enormous dedication to the important role of culture in invigorating democracy in Europe. The Award was established in partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ECF Princess Margriet Award for Culture laureates for 2016 are the theatre-makers and community developers Krétakör (Budapest, Hungary) and citizen laboratory for digital culture Medialab-Prado (Madrid, Spain). Further information on http://www.culturalfoundation.eu/pma more

Europe has been the backdrop for bloody wars, conflicts which have not only destroyed cities but separated people. Stop War Festibala aims to give the city a voice and call out in favour of peace and social harmony. Over the course of Easter week, the festival will bring together local and international musicians and give a voice to activists and groups working in the fight against war and in support of human rights.
Stop War Festibala will have three daytime stages which will host cultural activities such as music, children's workshops, dance, a videogame marathon… At night, famous artists will fill the main stage with music. more