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Can start-ups revolutionize the school system?
Under the motto “with digital education to success” are wanted for this years European Promotion Award Next Generation the best start-ups and project initiatives for the digital classroom 4.0. “The pandemic has served as a burning glass”, says Bernhard Reeder, chairman of the board of the European Culture Forum. “It takes a lot of great ideas, to integrate digital media more into lessons.”
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Award for environmental and climate protection 2021 goes to Nico Rosberg
Progress, Innovation and Sustainability: These attributes are connected strongly with our award winners of the European Cultural Prize in the category environmental protection. In this year the award goes to the sustainability entrepreneur and formula 1 champion…. (more…)
Great honor for exceptional actor Tobias Moretti
Austrian actor Tobias Moretti will be honored with the European Cultural Award at the Bonn Opera House on August 28, 2021. Moretti is an outstanding actor and character actor. He is considered to be a border crosser between the worlds of cinema, television and theater. For years, he was the defining face of the “Jedermann” at the Salzburger Festspiele. (more…)
The European Cultural Award on August 28th, 2021 in Bonn
Due to the current situation linked to this year’s Corona pandemic the for 2020 planned Beethovengala will be postponed. Together with our partners – HALLMANN HOLDING International Investment GmbH, Beethoven Jubiläums GmbH and Bonn Opera – a new date has already been determined. The European Cultural Award Gala will take place at the Bonn Opera House on August 28th, 2021. (more…)
Sophia Loren gets a declaration of love
Thunderstorms of flashlights and “Sophia, Sophia” shouts accompanied the exceptional Italian artist to the Vienna State Opera. With standing ovations, the audience later celebrated Sophia Loren and her life’s work. Her son Carlo Ponti drew the special character of the Loren, whose “legendary status is based not only on talent and professional devotion, but also on deeply human qualities.”
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Gordon Getty honored for his unique cultural commitment
In an emotional laudation, star violinist Daniel Hope honored the American patron of culture and composer Gordon Getty: “Have you ever seen a person cry – because he listened to the music? One of these people, so sensitive, so devoted, so completely dissolved in sound?” His love belongs to classical music and, in addition, he has supported young artists and cultural institutions worldwide for decades. (more…)
European Cultural Award for social commitment
In her laudatory speech, Barbara Meier, wearing a robe by Vivienne Westwood, pays tribute to fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, who has been initiating and supporting a wide variety of activities as an environmental activist for more than 20 years. The Englishwoman has also changed her life – with her numerous actions, with her loyalty to principles, with her fashion.
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Prima Donna honored for great success and big heart
Opera singer Nina Stemme knows the stage of the Vienna Opera very well. She stood on it more than 20 times as Senta in the “Flying Dutchman”. “Her skill, her passion, her talent for a fascinating art form create very special moments”, says the nomination letter of the European Cultural Forum.
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Brilliant orchestral power thanks to a woman
Simone Young, who made her debut at the traditional house in 1993, stood on the conductor’s podium that evening. A performance that was decisive for her career, said Ioan Holender, who brought her to the State Opera. (more…)
Star of the painting scene is happy about award
At the end of September, the “Oper! Award” which was presented for the first time, was awarded to painter Neo Rauch for his stage design for the Wagner opera Lohengrin in Bayreuth. In Vienna, he has now been presented with the European Cultural Award Taurus for Visual Arts. (more…)
European Cultural Award Ceremony 2020 in Bonn
The Lord Mayor of Bonn, Ashok-Alexander Sridharan, who will host the European Cultural Award in Bonn next year on 3rd October on the occasion of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, gave the laudation for the environmental initiative R20 AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT. (more…)
Great honor for chamber singer René Pape
With “Il lacerato spirito” from Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra” Bass René Pape showed why he received the European Cultural Award. He wins over critics for the most beautiful reviews, and his performances in Bayreuth never cease to amaze. Hardly anyone thought to recognize him, René Pape changes again – his distinctive voice remains the connecting element. (more…)
