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Small changes, big impact: Meyer revolutionizes Freiberg's culture!
André Meyer, the new chief dramaturg in Freiberg, shows how small changes can have a big impact in a symphony concert.
Small changes, big impact: Meyer revolutionizes Freiberg's culture!
In the most recent symphony concert in Freiberg, a small but nice innovation provided a breath of fresh air: the playing times of the works were entered in the program booklet. This idea comes from André Meyer, the new chief dramaturg and press spokesman, who at 57 now has a significant influence on the fate of the culture. Meyer pursues a cross-disciplinary approach in which he wants to harness the synergies of different art disciplines. “Small changes can have a big impact,” is his credo, which he not only propagates but also implements in his daily work. The implementation of this idea in the program already shows how well thought-out details can enrich the concert experience.
On April 18, 2014, a similar event took place at the Komische Oper, where the program booklet for the symphony concert was sold under the title “SYNFONIE CONCERT 6 MEYER / NANASI”. At a price of EUR 14.90, access to such cultural highlights is quite affordable, although customs regulations must be observed for international purchases. Such information is important in order not to jump into the deep end when international deliveries are coming up, which buyers should also point out. eBay reports that possible customs fees may apply.
Cultural management in transition
Where culture is headed can also be seen in the area of cultural management. For 50 years, the Institute for Cultural Management and Gender Studies (IKM) has been committed to uniting various art disciplines under one roof. Originally opened in 1976 as the first provider of cultural management studies in continental Europe, the IKM has always worked to promote the exchange between theory and practice. The founding idea received support from theater director Ernst Haeusserman and the then Federal Minister Hertha Firnberg.
The IKM has developed a curriculum that integrates various art disciplines and offers graduates not only in-depth knowledge but also a broad network of contacts. This interdisciplinary approach is groundbreaking because it helps students to gain an understanding of the different logics of action in art. Since 2023, the master's degree has even enabled the transition to a PhD degree, which for many graduates is a big step towards an academic or practical career in the cultural sector. MDW reports in detail about career opportunities and educational offerings.
The developments in Freiberg and at the IKM show that great progress can be made in the cultural sector with fresh ideas and an interdisciplinary approach. We can only hope that the changes in culture continue to progress and that audiences can benefit from new, creative ideas.