Excerpts from the symphony of change at the opening gala of classical:Next

But musical change always takes place in the context of social change. The symphony of change recognises this fact by prominently weaving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals into the events on and off stage. For example, in line with goal 5 of gender equality, only female composers can be heard throughout the project. But goals such as high-quality education, poverty reduction, industrial innovation and sustainable consumption are also targeted and realised through workshops with social institutions, sustainable production processes and political cooperation in employment alongside the stage.

(C) Alexander Ziegler

The Stegreif Orchestra puts the most pressing change of our time, climate change, centre stage through its artistic exploration of the elements of nature and water. The everyday rippling is interrupted abruptly by the sounds of war, blind destruction and ... music. Because with the symphony of change, we realise that we have to change before it is no longer possible.

The symphony of change unfolds its greatest radiance when we make music, listen and act together - in the middle of the audience, between you and me. Stegreif deliberately places the last of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals at the end of its #bechange series and asks directly: Are you a partner in achieving these goals? Are we shaping change together?