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Your need-to-know guide to what’s ahead on the cultural calendar and the names to watch in the Arts from cool music to opera singers, big films to aspiring artists and everything in between
CLASSICAL
Around the world in eighty days
OSLO
Originally written for the opening of the Norwegian capital’s iconic “floating iceberg” opera house, Gisle Kverndokk’s new comic opera finally gets its world premiere (Norske Opera, 21 May – 19 June). The opera’s technical demands initially defeated the brand-new opera house – but no longer. www.operaen.no
POP
P’Nau
ACROSS EUROPE
If you think Australian imports don’t get much more exciting than Fosters and Koala bears, then you haven’t heard about P’Nau, the duo that every label in the universe is trying to sign right now. After Elton John opened his address book for the pair, they signed with his management company and are now a firmly planted European act. Following the release of their debut UK album, listen up for the 2010 Cirque Du Soleil world tour, which P’Nau is writing the soundtrack for. 2010 will be the sound of P’Nau! www.pnau.tv
DANCE
Spring Dance
COPENHAGEN
Tim Rushton is the dynamic artistic director of Danish Dance Theatre, who since his appointment in 2001 has taken the company across Europe and the United States. Just about every show Rushton choreographs gets nominated for an award. Catch his latest hit ‘Enigma’ at theDANSEhallern (11-13 February), which is presented in a doublebill called Spring Dance – the second dance is ‘Like a Star’, a new work by Israeli choreographer, Adi Salant. www.dansehallerne.dk
CLASSICAL
Anja Kampe
VIENNA
Although it has only been going for a few years the Grafenegg International Music Festival (19 August – 12 September), held at Schloss Grafenegg near Vienna, has already established itself as a major international festival for classical music. German soprano Anja Kampe (who is already garnering gushing reviews) will take to the stage as will prominent young Chinese pianist, Lang Lang, who will join the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra for the closing concert. www.grafenegg.com
ART
Caravaggio
ROME
Although the great Lombard painter, Caravaggio, is no newbie to the art scene, the Scuderie del Quirinale’s unprecedented exhibition of his work (18 February – 13 June) offers an innovative perspective on the artist’s works. The brilliantly curated exhibition is a collaboration of some of Carvaggio’s great masterpieces displayed alongside new research findings, which invite you to rethink the artistic painter’s essence. www.scuderiequirinale.it
POP
Rock in Rio
LISBON
The Portuguese capital will be rocking its socks off during May and June when the ‘Rock in Rio’ festival returns to the Bela Vista Park. A long list of international acts is already lined up to play, but our top tip is to head to the ‘hot stage’ where you can catch upcoming musicians. www.rockinrio-lisboa.sapo.pt
CLASSICAL
Katia Pellegrino
WARSAW
Don’t miss your chance to catch Italian soprano, Katia Pellegrino, belting out Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece, Norma, as part of Warsaw’s 200th anniversary celebrations commemorating Chopin’s birthday. At the Opera House on 6 August. www.chopin.nifc.pl
FILM
Carey Mulligan
ACROSS EUROPE
Since her big break playing Kitty Bennett in Pride and Prejudice, this young actress has never looked back. Now dating fellow up-and-coming actor Shia LaBeouf, Mulligan stars opposite Emma Thompson in An Education, and alongside Michael Douglas in the much anticipated sequel to Wall Street, due for release in April. So move over Keira Knightley as it looks like 2010 is set to be Mulligan’s year. www.carey-mulligan.net
ART
ArtBrussels
BRUSSELS
Since it was first held in 1982, Artbrussels (held at Brussels Expo 23-26 April) has established itself as a leading platform for contemporary art. Next year 125 galleries feature new art from over 20 countries, so get in early to spot emerging talent. www.artbrussels.be
DANCE
Summer ballet
MOSCOW
Pirouette your way into the Russian capital for this brilliant dance extravaganza, which brings together different classic and modern ballet ensembles and takes place at the Natalia Satz theatre (25 June – 25 September). Previous festivals have provided a launching platform for aspiring young dancers. www.summerballet.ru
POP
Mini Viva
NEWCASTLE/MANCHESTER
Bouncing in from the streets of Newcastle and Manchester, bubbly Brit-pop duo Mini Viva are ready to take the pop world by storm. With their first hit, ‘I left my heart in Tokyo’ smashing the summer charts, the girls are releasing their unique first album this December, just in time to spice things up for the new year. www.miniviva.com
POP
Erik Hassle
STOCKHOLM
Following hot on the heels of fellow Swedish singer Robyn is the pop-cool wonderkid Erik Hassle. With the release of his debut album, Pieces, on 22 February, Hassle is already receiving rave reviews from critics around Europe. You heard it here first kids. www.erikhassle.com
ART
Robert Fry
LONDON
The world certainly isn’t short of aspiring artists, but one exciting young talent rising up through the ranks is London painter Robert Fry, who has just returned from a solo show in Moscow. His figurative mixed media paintings (produced mainly in acrylic and oil) based along themes of sexuality and the relationship between artist and subject, are already included in several private European collections. In 2010 you can catch his solo show at London’s Alexia Goethe gallery (dates in November tbc) or at the prestigious Saatchi gallery’s group show ‘Newspeak’ next summer. www.alexiagoethegallery.com www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk
ART
Daniel Riera
BARCELONA/LONDON
Born in Olot, Spain, Daniel studied fine arts and photography at the University of Barcelona and cinema at the Escola De Mitjans Audiovisuals. In 2007 he curated the exhibition “Amateur” at the Cercle Artístic de Sant Lluc in Barcelona. This is the man to watch in fashion photography right now contributing to style bibles Fantastic Man, Monocle and Hercules, among others. Daniel is currently working on a short film. www.danielriera.com
FILM
And finally… the film that will have everyone talking?
Alice in Wonderland
ACROSS EUROPE
Add a fabulously dramatic Tim Burton-esque makeover to this classic children’s tale and you have a whole new perspective on the weird and wonderful, making this a must-see film for 2010. The film is due for release in March. www.disney.go.com
FR Grandes tendances 2010
Votre guide indispensable des événements de l’agenda culturel et des noms à retenir pour l’année à venir
Pop Pour des sensations pop, écoutez P’Nau (pnau.tv) qui propose la bande son de la tournée mondiale du Cirque du Soleil. Gardez aussi l’oreille tendue à l’écoute des exportations suédoises les plus tendances comme Erik Hassle ou le dernier duo pop British Mini Viva. Et en mai, prenez la route du rock destination Lisbonne, à l’occasion du festival musical Rock in Rio.
Art Courez à la Scuderie del Quirinale à Rome (18 fév. au 13 juin) où les chefs-d’œuvre du Carvaggio seront à l’honneur ou plongez-vous dans l’art contemporain à la foire d’Art Brussels (23-26 avril). En attendant, un jeune peintre à suivre est Robert Fry, qui exposera durant l’été à la galerie Saatchi à Londres, à l’occasion d’une exposition de groupe ‘Newspeak’. Daniel Riera, qui partage son temps entre Londres et Barcelone, est l’homme du moment dans le domaine de la photographie de mode et il travaille à l’heure actuelle à un projet de court métrage.
Danse Ne ratez pas la Compagnie danoise de Théâtre et de Danse, qui interprétera le dernier hit de Tim Rushton, Enigma, au DANSEhalern à Copenhague (11-13 février).
Classique Célébrez le 200ème anniversaire de la naissance de Chopin avec la représentation de Katia Pellegrino, Norma, à l’Opéra de Varsovie (6 août). La célèbre soprano, Anja Kampe, sera l’une des artistes à tenir à l’œil durant le Festival International de Musique de Vienne Grafenegg (19 août – 21 septembre), tandis que l’opéra d’Oslo, cet ‘iceberg flottant’ accueillera la première mondiale de Autour du Monde en 80 jours (21 mai-19 juin).
Film Avec plusieurs films prévus à l’affiche en 2010, Carey Mulligan est l’actrice en vue. De son côté, la version revisitée de Tim Burton d’Alice au Pays des Merveilles sera sans aucun doute le film qui sera sur toutes les lèvres en 2010.
NL Hotlist 2010
Jouw gids voor alles wat je moet weten over wat er te gebeuren staat in de culturele wereld en de namen die je volgend jaar in de gaten moet houden
Pop Even je aandacht voor popsensatie P’Nau (pnau.tv) die de soundtrack voor de wereldtournee van Cirque du Soleil verzorgen. Maar spits ook je oren voor het populairste exportproduct van Zweden, Erik Hassle en het nieuwste britpopduo Mini Viva. In mei is het al rock wat de klok slaat op het muziekfestival Rock in Rio in Lissabon.
Kunst Zet koers naar Rome waar in de Scuderie del Quirinale (van 18 februari tot 13 juni) Carvaggio’s meesterwerken worden tentoongesteld of dompel je onder in de hedendaagse kunst op de expo Art Brussels (23-26 april). Ondertussen is Robert Fry een jonge schilder om in de gaten te houden, hij stelt volgende zomer tentoon tijdens de groepsshow ‘Newspeak’ van de Saatchi Gallery. Daniel Riera, die zijn tijd verdeeld tussen Londen en Barcelona, is dé man die je in het oog moet houden op het vlak van modefotografie en hij werkt momenteel aan een kortfilm.
Dans De Danish Dance Theatre Company vertolkt die Tim Rushton’s recentste succes Enigma in de DANSEhalern in Kopenhagen (11-13 februari). Mis het niet!
Klassiek Vier de 200ste verjaardag van Chopin met de voorstelling van Katia Pellegrino van Norma in de opera van Warschau (6 augustus). De befaamde zangeres Anja Kampe is een aanrader tijdens het Grafenegg International Music Festival (19 augustus – 21 september) in Wenen, terwijl de opera van Oslo, de ‘drijvende ijsberg’, de locatie is van de wereldpremière van Around the World in 80 days (21 mei-19 juni).
Film Met verschillende nieuwe films die in 2010 uitkomen is Carey Mulligan dé actrice die je in het oog moet houden, terwijl de bewerking van Alice in Wonderland door Tim Burton in 2010 vast en zeker over de tongen zal gaan.
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