Classical musicians dream of an international performance career, a ‘Musotopia’ , in which they are able to make a living only by playing concerts. Reality tells us that 77% of performers earn over half of their income from teaching, and that 90% have a secondary occupation. Is there still work for performers? …

Designing an innovative performance based on alternatives to the ‘Classical Code’ enables one to reach out to a new audience. Steps towards a viable design are: motivation, social relevance, characteristics of the audience, identification of elements of the 'classical code' that need to be modified, …

Performance opportunities for classical musicians seem to be declining. Nevertheless, the growth of creative industries is larger than that of the economy. Current emphasis is more on touring, Internet, and non-live performance. Financial viability depends on advertising, social media, merchandising, …

The way we present music to our audiences is regulated by an implicit code of behavior. Characteristics of that code are a strict difference between performer and listener (exclusive entrance for performers, framing and elevation of the stage, lighting, and dress code).The hall is a consecrated area, …

This is the slide illuminating the day program with which the opening speech for the INDEX (International Design Experience) week was held.

This is the slide illuminating the conference program with which the opening speech for the INDEX conference was held.

Symposium ter gelegenheid van lector-installatie "Transitie Bioeconomie"

Art as a public pedagogy. Art can be used as a tool for social intervention in the neighborhood. What are the benefits of the arts? What are interesting examples of comtemporary art intervention and can we understand art as a public pedagogy?