Taking Risks

Event has already taken place. In the documentary film, here shown for the very first time, we follow a number of singers on their way to the stage via auditions in Stockholm, Zürich, Paris and London. Admission free.

Concert length: 1 h 15 min no intermission Scene: Stenhammarsalen

Free entry

Sunday 26 May 2019 13.30 — Event has already taken place

Event has already taken place

In the documentary film Taking Risks, here shown for the very first time, we follow a number of talented, young European singers on their way to the stage at the Gothenburg Concert Hall via auditions in Stockholm, Zürich, Paris and London.

In Gothenburg, they perform Stravinsky’s opera The Rake’s Progress with renowned soprano Barbara Hannigan conducting Gothenburg Symphony. The initiative is part of her mentorship programme Equilibrium, which helps singers at the beginning of their careers to develop their art. Not least by daring to take risks.

The film is in English, it is free entry for you who have a festival pass or a ticket to any of the festival performances. First come first seated… Here is a short sneak peek from the documentary:

Barbara Hannigan will be principal guest conductor at Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra with start season 2019-2020.

A part of Point Music Festival

Throughout Point Music Festival 23-26 May, the Gothenburg Concert Hall will be transformed. With sound, lighting and design, we’ll create an atmosphere where anything can happen. An atmosphere where music, dance, performing art and other art forms meet in new, unexpected ways, sweeping the audience into an adventure. Buy the festival pass that suits you the best or pick your favourite performances!

Point Music Festival is conducted with the support of the Sten A Olsson foundation for Research and Culture.

Barbara Hannigan – Taking Risks: Casting and mentoring young professional musicians for the The Rake’s Progress
A film by Maria Stodtmeier
A production of Accentus Music
In coproduction with Gothenburg Symphony and 3sat
In cooperation with SVT, NRK, SRF
Supported by Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung
© 2019 Accentus Music