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Classical:NEXT: new international forum for classical music premiers from 30 May to 2 June in Munich

31 January 2012

2012 will see the inauguration of an international forum for classical and art music: Classical:NEXT will focus on the wonderful art of classical music – and on how to take it to its next level. From 30 May until 2 June international professionals from all sectors of the classical music scene will gather at the Gasteig in Munich for the first edition of this new annual event – festivals, arts presenters, publishers, labels, music educators, concert halls, promoters, media, producers and, of course, the classical music artists. Classical:NEXT is the only event exclusively dedicated to classical music for all sectors on an international level. The forum aims to create cross-sector networks to negotiate new solutions for the challenges facing classical music professionals. This aim is likely to be fulfilled: Classical:NEXT received an overwhelming international response recently – the expo stands were sold out within weeks and more than 100 proposals have been made for the conference as well as showcases. Many international companies and institutions have announced their attendance at this year’s start-up edition and indicated their support to help Classical:NEXT become the main platform for the classical music scene in coming years. A commonly heard phrase among classical music key players at recent professional gatherings was “See you next time in Munich.” Now, the classical music world is looking forward to the first details of the program which are to be announced soon. The project was initiated by CLASS, the German Association for independent classical music labels, and is produced by the renowned world music expo WOMEX. An IMZ film program will complement the Classical:NEXT jury-selected conference and live showcases, which will host new talents and innovative presentation formats, in which both art and accompanying information is brought to the audience by an up-to-date use of media. Related links: • Who is coming? See the constantly updated "who is coming?" listRegister online here • Website: http://www.classicalnext.com/ • Newsletter: http://www.classicalnext.com/newsletter