Classical ME

🎶 Scena muzicala and European Music Council bring the 14th edition of the European Forum on Music to Timișoara, June 9-12!

This annual conference gathers musicians and music professionals from across Europe for a dynamic dialogue on the present and future of music. 🌍
This year’s theme - 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 💙 - explores the powerful connection between music and our well-being.

As part of the 2026 edition, the Classical ME Summit will also take place - an event curated by Scena muzicala, focusing on audience development.

Participation is free, but registration is required:
https://forms.gle/YJyw821XfjTNFjQt7. The event will take place at Cinema Studio and will be held in English.

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Asociația Scena Muzicală și European Music Council aduc la Timișoara, între 9-12 iunie, cea de-a 14-a ediție a European Forum on Music! 🎶 Conferința anuală reunește muzicieni și profesioniști din domeniu din întreaga Europă, într-un dialog despre prezentul și viitorul muzicii.

🌎 Tema din acest an - 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 - explorează legătura dintre muzică și sănătate 💙 În cadrul ediției 2026 are loc și Classical ME Summit, eveniment organizat de Asociația Scena Muzicală, cu un program curatoriat dedicat dezvoltării audiențelor.

*Participarea la eveniment este gratuită, dar necesită înregistrare prin acest formular: https://forms.gle/YJyw821XfjTNFjQt7. 🗣 Evenimentul se va desfășura la Cinema Studio și va fi în limba engleză.

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🪄 The conference is organized by the European Music Council, in partnership with Scena muzicala and Centrul de Proiecte Timișoara. Classical ME is part of the multi-annual project Musical Crossroads, funded by the Municipality of Timișoara through Centrul de Proiecte Timișoara.

🪄 Conferința este organizată de European Music Council, în parteneriat cu Asociația Scena Muzicală și Centrul de Proiecte al Municipiului Timișoara. Classical ME este o activitate din cadrul proiectului multianual Musical Crossroads, finanțat de Municipiul Timișoara, prin Centrul de Proiecte Timișoara.

At this year’s Classical ME Summit, conductor Gabriel Bebeșelea joins the conversation on what it means to shape the future of classical music. As Artistic Director of the Musica Ricercata Festival, his work bridges research, performance, and innovation.

🎶 Meet him in Timișoara, on November 1–2, at the UPT Senate Hall, Lloyd Palace, where tradition meets forward-thinking voices at the heart of the Next Generation edition.

The acces is free, but registration to this form is required to participate: https://forms.gle/Sodu9JWL8PPkisk27
ℹ️ Classical Me Summit is part of the Musical Crossroads Project which is organized by Scena Muzicală and funded by the Municipality of Timișoara, through the Center for Projects Timisoara

Graziella Duma-Menghireș, Coordinator of the George Enescu International Competition, has spent years working closely with emerging musicians, helping them navigate the path from talent to recognition.

At the Classical ME Summit, she will share her perspective on supporting young artists and keeping classical music alive and relevant today.

Join us on November 1–2 at the UPT Senate Hall, Lloyd Palace, Timișoara, for conversations that shape the future of the classical scene.

The acces is free, but registration to this form is required to participate: https://forms.gle/Sodu9JWL8PPkisk27
ℹ️ Classical Me Summit is part of the Musical Crossroads Project which is organized by Scena Muzicală and funded by the Municipality of Timișoara, through the Center for Projects Timisoara

With a global perspective and a deep commitment to cultural development, Davide Grosso, Director of Programmes & Partnerships at the International Music Council, joins this year’s Classical ME Summit.

Working at the intersection of policy, creativity, and inclusion, Davide advocates for music as a universal right and a force for social transformation.
His insights connect local artistic realities with worldwide cultural movements, reminding us that the future of classical music is inseparable from the communities it serves.

Meet him on November 1–2 at the UPT Senate Hall, Lloyd Palace, Timișoara, where voices from across the world come together to rethink what’s next for music.

The acces is free, but registration to this form is required to participate: https://forms.gle/Sodu9JWL8PPkisk27
ℹ️ Classical Me Summit is part of the Musical Crossroads Project which is organized by Scena Muzicală and funded by the Municipality of Timișoara, through the Center for Projects Timisoara

At the heart of every artistic project lies someone who knows how to turn ideas into reality.

Cristina Uruc, Interim Director of ARTEXIM and Cultural Manager, has been doing just that, building bridges between artists, audiences, and institutions, and giving new energy to Romania’s classical music scene.

She joins the Classical ME Summit to share her thoughts on what it means to lead change in a field that constantly balances heritage and reinvention.

See you on November 1–2 at the UPT Senate Hall, Lloyd Palace, Timișoara.

The acces is free, but registration to this form is required to participate: https://forms.gle/Sodu9JWL8PPkisk27

ℹ️ Classical Me Summit is part of the Musical Crossroads Project which is organized by Scena Muzicală and funded by the Municipality of Timișoara, through the Center for Projects Timisoara

Composer, manager and curator Diana Gheorghiu brings a unique vision to this year’s Classical ME Summit – Next Generation.

Through the ICon Arts Composer in Residence Programme and her curatorial work in the Arts District – “Music for Spaces” project, she explores how music can inhabit architecture, cities, and human interaction.

Her presence at the summit opens a dialogue on creativity beyond the stage.

Join us on November 1–2 at the UPT Senate Hall, Lloyd Palace, Timișoara, for two days of ideas shaping the future of classical music.

The acces is free, but registration to this form is required to participate: https://forms.gle/Sodu9JWL8PPkisk27

ℹ️ Classical Me Summit is part of the Musical Crossroads Project which is organized by Scena Muzicală and funded by the Municipality of Timișoara, through the Center for Projects Timisoara

At this year’s Classical ME Summit, themed Next Generation, we welcome Gerald Mertens, Editor-in-Chief of das Orchester, publisher, author, and host of the podcast KLANGVOLL.

With decades of experience shaping the dialogue around orchestra management and cultural innovation, Gerald offers a sharp perspective on how classical institutions can evolve and connect with new generations.

Join us on November 1–2 at the UPT Senate Hall, Lloyd Palace, Timișoara, where tradition meets forward-thinking voices redefining the future of classical music.

The acces is free, but registration to this form is required to participate: https://forms.gle/Sodu9JWL8PPkisk27
ℹ️ Classical Me Summit is part of the Musical Crossroads Project which is organized by Scena Muzicală and funded by the Municipality of Timișoara, through the Center for Projects Timisoara

Ești un tânăr muzician și dorești să fii văzut de cele mai importante agenții de impresariere din Europa, manageri culturali sau instituțiile de cultură din România?

Invităm tinerii interpreți, soliști sau ansambluri camerale să devină parte din programul Classical Me Summit și să urce pe scena dedicată lor, într-un context care susține dialogul între generații și viitorul muzicii clasice românești.

Completează formularul de mai jos și fă-te auzit într-unul dintre cele mai prestigioase evenimente dedicate muzicii clasice din România.

📍 UPT Senate Hall, Lloyd Palace
🗓️ Classical Me Summit 2025
👉 Aplică acum și fii parte din programul oficial al unuia dintre cele mai prestigioase evenimente de muzică clasică din România: https://forms.gle/Wi4CUFmxYSNpNeR56

Classical Me Summit face parte din proiectul Musical Crossroads, organizat de Scena Muzicală și finanțat de Primăria Timișoara, prin Centrul de Proiecte Timișoara.

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At Classical ME Summit 2025 we explore how the classical music world can honor experience while embracing fresh ideas.

Join us in Timișoara on 1–2 November to discover how the next generation of artists, composers, and cultural leaders is shaping the future, bridging tradition and innovation.

The acces is free, but registration to this form is required to participate: https://forms.gle/Sodu9JWL8PPkisk27
ℹ️ Classical Me Summit is part of the Musical Crossroads Project which is organized by Scena Muzicală and funded by the Municipality of Timișoara, through the Center for Projects Timisoara

This year, Classical ME Summit explores the theme “Next Generation” , a forward-looking conversation about shaping a sustainable future for classical music. As the sector undergoes a generational transition, the summit will bring together artists, composers, cultural managers, and institutions to discuss how to integrate emerging talent into the professional landscape while maintaining balance and continuity.

Through round tables, workshops, mentoring sessions and live performances, participants will exchange ideas, share best practices, and experience firsthand the creativity and energy of the next generation of classical musicians.

📍 Timișoara | 1–2 November 2025
A meeting point for ideas, collaboration, and inspiration in the world of classical music.
The acces is free, but registration to this form is required to participate: https://forms.gle/Sodu9JWL8PPkisk27

ℹ️ Classical Me Summit is part of the Musical Crossroads Project which is organized by Scena Muzicală and funded by the Municipality of Timișoara, through the Center for Projects Timisoara