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# The joy of life - Première “The joy of life” – Parma (Italy)

After more than a year of preparation, the show ‘The joy of life’, a co-creation in five scenes for quartet, performer and video orchestra, makes its debut on 24 March at the CPM Toscanini. This brings us to the heart of Let’s PASS (Promoting Accessible Shows), the European Cooperation project conceived by the Fondazione Arturo […]

# the joy of movements Let’s pass… to workshop for audience!

On 22 March 2025 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at Toscanini Music Production Centre (Parma, Italy) was organised a workshop dedicated to the whole audience: ‘The joy of movements’ led by Vitoria Kotsalou with the participation of the artists of the artistic residency companies: ‘The joy of movements’. The leitmotif of the workshop is a […]

# Workshops for schools Let’s pass… to workshops for schools!

There are two workshops designed for schoolchildren that kicked off on 21 March 2025 at the Toscanini Music Production Centre for the European project Let’s PASS (Promoting Accessible Shows): ‘Le mani parlanti’ (Talking Hands), inspired by the illustrated book ‘Le parole di Bianca sono farfalle’ (Bianca’s words are butterflies) by Chiara Lorenzoni and Sophie Fatus, […]

# Artistic Residency Artistic Residency in Parma

From March 18 to 24 in Parma, artist companies are coming together for the first time. This event represents a unique opportunity for the artists to connect with one another, share their creative processes, and collaborate in person. Over the course of this week, they will work side by side, exploring their collective vision and […]

# interview Meet the composer #3 A music inspired by Vivaldi

Inspired by Vivaldi’s “L’Inverno”, the pieces composed by Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli for the PASS performance are dedicated to the four partner countries of the project: Finland, Greece, Italy and the Czech Republic. Each piece integrates melodic elements from the original work, adapting them to the expressive needs of different groups of performers, including deaf and […]

# interview Meet the composer #2 Mama Erde

Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli tells us more about Mama Erde, her composition inspired by Mothe Earth. Find out more in the video. 🎼 READ the transcription of Valentina’s words in the video: The symphonic piece I wrote for the project is called Mama Erde. It’s in German, in a somewhat childlike German because it literally means “Mother […]

# interview Meet the composer #1- Art as a universal language

Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli, in this first episode, tells us what inspired her to join the PASS European project: an opportunity to explore new forms of expression, create in an inclusive environment, and give voice to truly accessible art. 🎼 A step forward toward a more open and conscious future. Watch the video! READ the transcription […]

# recording Rehearsal and recording session for the Toscanini quartets

Parma, February 17-18 Intense days for the two quartets of the Toscanini Philharmonic. Rehearsals are underway, and recordings of the pieces for each scene of the performance are taking place.

# meeting Athens, inclusivity in the performing arts

Athene, January 29, 2025 In Greece, in Athens, thanks to the En Dynamei team, an open discussion is being organized about inclusivity in the performing arts. Together, gathered as one, we have the great power to change and open new habits.

# recording Recording session

Parma, January 23, 2025 What an exciting moment! The performance is taking shape. The Toscanini Philharmonic Orchestra is in a recording session, laying down the first piece, “Mama Erde,” composed by Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli. The orchestra will be featured in the video, performing the opening of the show.