We are happy to share with you a meaningful initiative connected to the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, first performed on 7 May 1824, which will be widely celebrated across Europe in May.
A consortium of seven partners have launched a call for contemporary reinterpretations of the Ode to Joy.
The goal is to spread both the music and the message: freedom, bright futures, and unity in diversity.
The challenge is open to citizens across the whole of Europe, including non-EU member states. Submissions may be made in any of the official or regional languages of Europe and participants can take part either as individuals or in groups - including Civil Society Organisations and NGOs.
All artistic interpretations are welcome, from symphonic orchestras to other musical genres such as rap or electro music; performances such as dance, theatre or flash mob; audiovisual content such as creative videos or graphic art; and written expression through means such as storytelling.
The consortium hopes to engage lots of young people, but this is also absolutely a Call for any age and stage!
The winning entries will be celebrated and publicised.
All the information can be found on the Ode2Joy website and the deadline to participate is 10 May, 2024.
For further questions, please do get in touch with ode2joy.campaign@gmail.com.
