5. MA Festival Brugge: the new approach | Jan Van den Borre

In this last episode, Darina meets the artistic director of the Zefiro Torna ensemble, Jurgen De Bruyn, to discuss the shift towards ecological awareness and the collaborative approach as an example of interest in and respect for other cultures. In the course of this conversation, Jurgen de Bruyn mentions a project he launched during the Covid-19 pandemic about ecological sustainability and how this theme is a priority for the music sector.CREDITSguest Jurgen De Bruyn, Zefiro Tornainterview & editing Darina Abloginaproduction REMAdesign Doretta Rinaldimusic"With endless tears that never cease", Robert Johnsonperformed by Zefiro Torna2009Excerpt "Les Tisserands"performed by Zefiro Torna, Amorroma and Philippe Laloy2006

In this episode, Darina talks to three female guests, Laura Granero, Hannah Ely and Aino Peltomma, who share their views on diversity in their country and the inspiration they draw from influential women of the past. We look at what it meant to be a musician in the 19th century, what it meant to have a traditional upbringing in Victorian England, and how religious dynamics influenced women artists in medieval Finland.CREDITSguests Hannah Ely, sopranoAino Peltomaa, sopranoLaura Granero, pianistinterview & editing Darina Abloginaproduction REMAdesign Doretta Rinaldimusic"Come fiammeggia e splende", Maddalena Casulanaperformed by Fieri Consort2024"Il contrasto di cinque sensi", Barbara Strozziperformed by Fieri Consort2024"Come fiammeggia e splende", Maddalena Casulanaperformed by Fieri Consort2024"Kinderszenen", Robert Schumann performed by Fanny Davies1929"Sonata Opus 18 Nr 5 in A Major", Johann Christian Bachperformed by Fanny Davies Ensemble2021Excerpt "Lapsed caick laolacatt", Jaakko Suomalainen - Piae Cantionesperformed by Ensemble Gamut!2021"Trina caeli hierarchia"performed by Ensemble Gamut!2022

With the director of the early music department at the Royal Conservatory The Hague, Teunis van der Zwart, we discuss the challenges of making a conservatoire more diverse and inclusive safe space, as well as open to interdepartmental collaborations. Finally, we find out how the lives of students and teachers can be made safer in an institution, and look at the development of music conservatoires in general.CREDITSguest Teunis van der Zwart, Koninklijk Conservatoriuminterview & editing Darina Abloginaproduction REMAdesign Doretta Rinaldimusic"Symphony no 7 in B minor D759", Franz Schubertperformed by students from the Early Music department of the Royal Conservatoire The Hague, the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, conducted by Sir Roger Norrington2019

How do we tackle gender equality issues in our sector? How do we deal with problematic texts of music works? Lila Hajosi, director of Ensemble Irini and co-founder of the French network #EllesDirigent, which supports women ensemble directors, will share her views on the challenges raised by these issues and the importance of creating an atmosphere of collaboration.CREDITSguest Lila Hajosi, Ensemble Iriniinterview & editing Darina Abloginaproduction REMAdesign Doretta Rinaldimusic"Liturgie de Saint-Jean Chrysostome: Cheruvikon, Hymne des Chérubins", Anonymousperformed by Ensemble Irini2021

This episode is devoted to a guest straight from America: Karin Cuéllar Rendón, from the Early Music America network, historic Bolivian violinist, researcher and social justice advocate. Together with Darina, they will discuss issues of inclusivity and diversity in the field of early music, as well as interaction with the LGBTQI+ community and enlarging audiences, resources and funding.CREDITSguest Karin Cuéllar Rendón, Early Music Americainterview & editing Darina Abloginaproduction REMAdesign Doretta Rinaldimusic"La Primavera - Le Quattro Stagioni", Antonio Vivaldi performed by Karin Cuéllar Rendón and L'Harmonie des saisons2023Musicking Off the Cuff: Models for Early Music Improvisationperformed by Karin Cuéllar Rendón and Linda Pearse2020"Una panthera", Johannes Ciconiaperformed by CWRU Medieval Ensemble2015

In this episode, Jan Van den Borre, artistic director of MA Festival Brugge, presents his approach to programming one of the oldest early music festivals in the world. We talk about communication, mediation and engagement of the audience, the importance of empathy and respect in relationships with artists, and the challenges raised by today's genre definitions.CREDITSguest Jan Van den Borre, MAfestival Bruggeinterview & editing Darina Abloginaproduction REMAdesign Doretta Rinaldimusic"Ruins"performed by Pitou and B.O.X.2020"Leçons de ténèbres pour le Mercredi saint", François Couperinperformed by Capriola di Gioia, conducted by Bart Naessens2020"Don Quichotte chez la Duchesse", Joseph Bodin de Boismortierperformed by Le Concert Spirituel, conducted by Hervé Niquet2016

Anna Karinsdotter, managing director of Drottningholm Theatre in Sweden, shares in this episode the strategies used by the Theatre to be more effective and inclusive in terms of audiences, and how this artistic genre is taking steps to include children and artists with special needs in a baroque opera performance.CREDITSguest Anna Karinsdotter, Drottningholms Slottsteaterinterview & editing Darina Abloginaproduction REMAdesign Doretta Rinaldimusic"Come nube che fugge - Agrippina", George Frideric Handelperformed by Bruno de Sá2021"Overture - The Magic Flute", Wolfang Amadeus Mozartperformed by Drottningholm Theatre Orchestra, Drottningholm Theatre Chorus, conducted by Arnold Östman2015"Il Gustino", Antonio Vivaldiperformed by Drottningholm Theatre Orchestra, conducted by George Petrou2022

This episode is devoted to the EEEmerging programme and its lasting change, openness to mental health issues and the mid-career diversion of professional musicians. Isabelle Battioni, director of the Centre culturel de rencontre d'Ambronay, shares her rich professional experience on these current issues.CREDITSguest Isabelle Battioni, Centre culturel de rencontre d’Ambronayinterview & editing Darina Abloginaproduction REMAdesign Doretta Rinaldimusic"Sr. Ulick Burk", "The soup of good drink" and "The high road to Dublin", Anonymousperformed by The Curious Bards2016"Cello concerto in C minor, RV 401", Antonio Vivaldiperformed by Les Contre-Sujets2015

In this episode, we're off to discover the traditions of historical queer theatre and the problem of ‘ideological’ traditionalist practices in music. Darina will discuss the possibility of re-examining the original texts with members of the ĀRT HOUSE 17 ensemble: Michael Hell, Thomas Höft and Georg Krones.CREDITSguests Michael Hell, Thomas Höft and Georg Krones, ĀRT HOUSE 17interview & editing Darina Abloginaproduction REMAdesign Doretta RinaldimusicExcerpts "Kaffeekantate"performed by ĀRT HOUSE 172022Excerpts "The Crocodile Bar"performed by ĀRT HOUSE 172023Excerpts "Geister von Sanssouci"performed by ĀRT HOUSE 172023

In this first episode, Darina shares a discussion with the artistic director of the ECOS festival and director of the Cantoría vocal ensemble, Jorge Losana, about the evolution of the young festival he organises, keeping in mind his unique approach to awareness-raising, repertoires diversity, and an empathetic and inclusive attitude towards the audience.CREDITSguest Jorge Losana, ECOS Festival interview & editing Darina Abloginaproduction REMAdesign Doretta Rinaldimusic"Oy comamos y bebamos", Juan del Encinaperformed by Ensemble Cantoría2022"¡Cucú, cucú!", Juan del Encinaperformed by Ensemble Cantoría2021"Dadme albricias, hijos d’Eva", Anonymous - Cancionero de Uppsalaperformed by Ensemble Cantoría2021