BEYOND PERFORMANCE (Feb 22-24, 2025)
In today’s world, musicians face challenges that extend far beyond the purely artistic realm or the traditional training provided by conservatoires. The practical realities of a musical career demand not only technical and interpretative mastery but also a diverse set of professional skills. Musicians must cultivate effective and mindful practice methods, develop sustainable career strategies, and acquire essential knowledge in areas such as project management, fundraising, and professional networking. Moreover, safeguarding one’s physical and mental well-being is paramount in a profession that is both demanding and often unpredictable.
With the BEYOND PERFORMANCE Festival, we seek to create a space where musicians can engage with these crucial topics through expert-led lectures, interactive workshops, and networking events. These sessions will provide practical guidance on career development, effective practice techniques, financial sustainability, and maintaining well-being in a high-pressure industry. Our aim is to foster open discussions about the challenges we all encounter in our professional journeys—issues that are too often overlooked in formal education yet are fundamental to long-term artistic fulfilment.
In addition to these discussions, the festival will feature a concert exploring the theme of mental health among composers and pianists of the past. By shedding light on the struggles faced by some of history’s most revered musicians, we hope to remind participants that they are not alone in their doubts and difficulties. Even the greatest artists have wrestled with self-doubt and personal hardship, and acknowledging this reality can be both inspiring and liberating.
Over the course of three days, we will address a wide range of topics designed to support both professional musicians and students in building a more sustainable and balanced career. Through hands-on workshops, participants will have the opportunity to develop concrete strategies for their own professional paths, while lectures will offer in-depth insights from experienced professionals in the field. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to receive a free advisory and assessment session with coach Laura Ortiz, providing them with personalised guidance on their career development and well-being.
We also hope to initiate much-needed conversations about the hidden complexities of the music profession—especially in an era where social media often presents a one-dimensional portrayal of success.
This festival is an invitation to reflect, learn, and connect. We welcome all those who wish to equip themselves with the tools necessary to navigate the modern musical landscape with confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.
MIGNONKONZERTE
Intimate concerts including live performances with historical instruments, as well and piano rolls of the beginning of the 20th century reproduced by a Disklavier Bösendorfer. Ensemble in Residency: FANNY DAVIES Ensemble. Concerts curated by Sebastian Bausch & Laura Granero.
More information? klavierateliermignon@gmail.comThe Klavieratelier Mignon is also used by other ensembles who organise their own concerts.
