TASK FOR TODAY // 9 July, 2026
Develop an idea for a concert format of your choice - and Present it
* The concert format being created should happen at the Philharmonie Luxembourg - it does not need to be in the concert hall.
* It can be something totally new or it can be a new version of something existing - as long as there is a clear difference.
* You can use the impulses you got in the lecture, but you can also do something totally new.
* Present the draft of a concept for a project.
* Use text, photos, visuals, Powerpoint, Canva, AI, etc. or spoken word
* I will visit every project during the project development.
* We will discuss each project briefly after presentation
The following impulses can help you with finding a good starting point
* Should the idea start from a particular theme , topic or cause?
* Should the idea start with an existing ensemble or a particular artist?
* Should the idea start with an interdisciplinary collaboration?
* Should the idea start with one particular venue you would like to do something site-specific?
* Should the project you develop be a traditional concert or should it be something more abstract such as an installation?
A COUPLE OF GENERAL QUESTIONS
* Can you explain the concept in 3 sentences?
* What is the idea?
* Is there any topical focus?
* Will there be any narrative?
* What is the program/repertoire (as concrete as possible) and why?
* Should the concert be multidisciplinary?
* Is there anything happening before the concert? – Or in the intermission? - Or after the concert?
* What will be the audience situation and stage situation?
* Who participates?
* Any interaction with the audience?
* Any participation of the audience?
* In which context will it happen? Which Venue?
* Content, Audience, Location, Performers
* How many people will be involved?
* How Long?
* key-factors. W-questions
* Are there similar projects existing?
* What is the strongest part and which is the weakest part?
* What difficulties can appear?
* Why is the project relevant?
>> You can tell us the experience of the concert’s visitor chronologically. This makes it easier for everybody to get a better picture of what you are planning. What do I experience when I attend the concert as a visitor?
IN SHORT
- What?
- For who?
- Where?
- When?
- How long?
- Who?
- How?
- Why?
Think about
Authenticity - Clarity - Consistency
and
What makes our project special or relevant?