"I'm always advocating for collaborative playing and when I look back at my musical journey, I think I learnt the most form playing together with other people.
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Inspired during the initial COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, my project was sparked by witnessing the struggles of my children, ballet dancers at the Vienna State Opera, unable to practice their craft due to isolation. Initially a small photography endeavor, capturing artists at their windows, it swiftly transformed into a symbol of solidarity for the arts community.
The repercussions of this pandemic will echo throughout the artistic and cultural sectors for years to come. Thus, I felt compelled to shed light on the plight of creative individuals and organizations, advocating for their recognition and support. Through this project, I aimed to amplify artists' voices, offering a platform for their stories and perspectives. If they can't grace the stage, they should still be seen and heard.
Vienna, a bastion of culture, served as a fitting backdrop for my efforts, with its rich artistic heritage and diverse community. I've photographed over 500 artists, including musicians, dancers, and opera stars, alongside ambassadors from various nations, all standing in solidarity with Vienna's artistic community.
The arts, often overlooked, are integral to society's fabric, shaping our collective identity and enriching our lives. They transcend language and borders, offering solace and inspiration in times of turmoil. By spotlighting Vienna's cultural legacy, I hope to instill a greater appreciation for the arts worldwide. Moreover, I've witnessed firsthand the resilience of artists in the face of adversity. Despite canceled performances and financial hardships, their unwavering passion for their craft fuels a newfound creativity. Their optimism is palpable, radiating hope through every photograph.
Through this project, I aim to educate future generations on the importance of the arts, advocating for its integration into education systems worldwide. By nurturing creativity and fostering appreciation for the arts, we can build a more empathetic and harmonious society.Ultimately, my goal is to spark dialogue and action, ensuring that the arts and artists are valued and supported in our modern world. Through interviews with artists globally, I seek to understand their experiences and explore solutions for securing the future of the arts.
In essence, this project is a testament to the resilience and vitality of the human spirit, as embodied by artists around the world. Their stories remind us of the transformative power of art and the boundless possibilities it offers for a brighter future."
"It could do anything in a way and that's what I like in puppeteering. In a sense it is a living thing.
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"I think we're trying to document our existence, basically. If I listen back to the albums now, I can remember exactly how I felt when we wrote them
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"Yes, I do look back. I mean, there have been challenges along the way.
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"The whole point of art is to make something your own. I want to capture the feeling of the ballet, I don't want to capture the exact pose.
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Award winning Austrian Actor, Gerhard Liebmann is talking about his role as Eismayer in the outstanding Film "Eismayer"
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I think in everyone's journey you have to get mentors and learn from them, but there should be a time where you actually push them aside and do what you think is best.
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"I wanted to go back to my roots and try to incorporate that style with the operatic style that I had been pursuing for the last 15 years.
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"...and that was the thought about the window painting, that it is really ephemeral, that afterwards you have to take it away…
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"I studied each aircraft, that I thought was a good aircraft, in detail; the sizing, the shape, the look of it, whatever I could get information of,
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"I feel there's a journey within the studio towards something that could only be made by hand,
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"Now we're talking about how I keep my motivation high, it's because I'm looking for jobs aside from the airline business where I can build up flying skills.
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"Yes I always support these ideas and I think this orchestra also has a very important mission. With these kinds of actions so get the young people in the concert hall.
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"We really need to develop emotional intelligence because this is what, in this innovative world, makes us different from robots.
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"Attending the conservatoire at this age, and I'm 29, makes me look at things differently because I am older, and it's not just about that I have to study, I have to practice.
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Antonis Sousamoglou is talking about the production of the recording "Mosaico Mediterraneo" with soprano Maria Kostraki: "It was liberating because of two reasons:
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"...but you are not what you do, and this is something that helped me also with the process of deciding that, going home is not giving up.
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"But there's something really interesting about puppet theatre that's very different to conventional theatre in that, I feel as though it's to do with empathy really.
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"In winemaking our biggest goal is, because we sit with this amazing terroir,
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Michael Sheppard - Pianist, conductor, composer: I'm learning new things all the time about how to put down the key but it's not so much about
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