One Music
Solamente Naturali ·Slovakia
About this project
<p>The principal objective of the project is to create and present a new music programme called One music. The result of exploration, a journey joining a series of activities called Reťazenie – Kjetting – Chaining, its title is One Music. Two internationally outstanding and highly individual ensembles of 10 members specialising in music before 1800s are joining the forces to create One music: Solamente Naturali from Slovakia and Barokksolistene from Norway. The Partner will bring to the project the Nordic music of the Vikings, of Nordic minorities (Sami, Gypsy), in a new approach to processing it into its current form. The Partner will also bring the know-how from concerts for secondary vocational schools and cultural management. The project is based on the common values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and the respect for human rights, including minorities' rights applying the following measures: 1) selection of administrative and professional capacities involved and implementation of project activities respects the principle of gender equality and the principle of non-discrimination. 2) There is no unequal remuneration for equal work 3) there is no gender discrimination in the selection process in the target group 4) Project activities 1-3 are focused on work with minority music such as Roma. Part of the activities consists of direct involvement of young Roma artists and Roma pupils from socially excluded communities and children with special needs with the aim of their inclusion and empowerment. </p>
Bilateral cooperation results
The project benefited from the Donor Program Partner (DPP) by drawing on their expertise, which enriched the concert program, enhanced the project’s impact on young audiences from vocational schools and helped to prepare the business strategy for the future cooperation. DPP’s involvement also helped foster meaningful cross-cultural exchange and anti-extremism efforts. The project deepened Slovak-Norwegian collaboration, blending cultural heritage from both countries in a unique concert program and documentary. It strengthened relations by celebrating shared history and mutual artistic contributions, creating a foundation for future cooperation. The cooperation will continue through ongoing performances of the "One Music" program and screenings of the documentary, along with a shared strategy to sustain collaborative efforts at international music festivals. Both partners aim to extend their partnership to new audiences and further cultural initiatives.
Project partners
- Barokksolistene A/S Donor project partner· Norway