INDUSTRY NEWS
November 2022

The monthly update on business news for professionals in the performing arts and audiovisual industries:
posting new productions, industry previews, calls, deadlines or job ads while connecting coproduction partners, vendors and buyers. Brought to you by the IMZ International Music + Media Centre, the international business network supporting performing arts through audiovisual media.


WHAT'S NEW AT THE IMZ?

Presenting at the IMZ x Sunny Side of the Doc Pitching Sessions Pays Off

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Register for Avant Première Music + Media Market + pitch to international industry experts, decision makers and potential partners!

Promote your Business at Avant Première Music + Media Market!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

The IMZ offers numerous opportunities to let your company or productions shine!

NEW IMZ MEMBER: BOSSA NOVA NOITES®

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Let's officially welcome IMZ Member Legado & Alquimia Brasil (BOSSA NOVA NOITES®), the music multimedia production company founded by American Robert Hebert.

This was the IMZ Round Table on Audience Development and Monetisation

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

A great turnout resulted in debate and hot takes on the state of the industry at this members-only discussion.

NEW ON THE MARKET

A magical treat for the whole family

Opus Arte

This Christmas special from Scottish Ballet is an unforgettable adventure for the whole family.

An award-winning film full of sparkle and glamour

Opus Arte

Escape to Paris with Starstruck, inspired by Gene Kelly’s iconic work in Hollywood, winner of Best Dance Film Award at the National Dance Awards 2022.

Avant “Avant Premiere”: Unitel's new catalogue

Unitel

Unitel presents its MIPCOM 2022 line-up in a new Classical Music Premieres catalogue.

Czech Philharmonic: Velvet Revolution Concert 2022

EuroArts Music International

Madgalena Kožená, Simon Rattle and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra live from the Rudolfinum, Dvořák Hall in Prague.

Highlights of the Salzburg Festival 2022

Unitel

Salzburg Festival 2022 with eleven new productions!

In the Maze – The Musician Jörg Widmann

sounding images

The film accompanies Jörg Widmann on his mazelike journey through the various psychological and sonic zones of a compositional commission.

Kaija Saariaho's 70th birthday concert

Auditorium Films

An exceptional performance & documentary retracing the composer's career through some of her most outstanding pieces.

MCO, Leif Ove Andsnes: Mozart in Salzburg

Accentus Music

Mozart's great piano concertos and the "Prague Symphony" with Leif Ove Andsnes and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra in Salzburg.

MITTEN WIR IM LEBEN SIND/BACH6CELLOSUITEN

Accentus Music

Ready for distribution: Mitten wir im Leben sind/Bach6Cellosuiten – with Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, choreography/dance and Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello.

NABUCCO, VERDI - A.Homoki & Teatro Real Orchestra

Auditorium Films

A sumptuous period piece costumes opera & passionate drama of Verdi's first great success, produced by the great Andreas Homoki & Teatro Real orchestra.

Soul of Sound – One Year at the Karajan-Academy

sounding images

Nodoka Okisawa, Sara Ferrández and Lennard Czakaj are three of 30 musicians who have earned a coveted spot at the Karajan Academy.

Summer Festival Premieres – presented by Unitel

Unitel

Browse the highlights of this summer in Unitel’s new Summer Festival Catalogue!

Thrilling new production of Verdi's Rigoletto

Opus Arte

Director Oliver Mears makes his Royal Opera debut with a ‘thrilling new production’ (The Times ★★★★), with Antonio Pappano conducting an outstanding cast.

PRODUCTIONS IN THE MAKING

Gauthier Dance: The Seven Sins

EuroArts Music International

The crème de la crème of international choreographers portrays the seven deadly sins: envy, greed, gluttony, anger, lust, sloth, and pride.

RCO: Mäkelä conducts Mozart & Sibelius

C Major Entertainment

The conductor Klaus Mäkelä, who will become the orchestra’s eighth Chief Conductor in 2027, is leading the orchestra in Mozart’s Requiem and Sibelius’sNo.4.

Tribute to Mats Ek : Another Place

Auditorium Films

4 years after the announcement of his withdrawal from the artistic scene, the emblematic contemporary choreographer Mats Ek, is back at Opéra Garnier!

UMK -The Contest for New Music 2023 LIVE STREAMING

Yle, the Finnish Broadcasting Company

Finland’s biggest music show and one of the most beloved European national selections for the world’s biggest music programme - the Eurovision Song Contest.

CALLS + ANNOUNCEMENTS

Call for projects open: Sunny Side of the Doc's Global Pitch 2023!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Join the international documentary community online on February 7-8 for the third edition of this worldwidel pitching Session!

FEDORA Digital Prize: Crowdfunding now in Full Swing!

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Vote with your wallet and support your favourite project!

Opera Europa appoints Karen Stone as new Director

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Taking over from longtime director Nicholas Payne, Karen Stone will lead the membership organization from 1 January 2023.

Opera in the Quarry 2023: Georges Bizet's CARMEN

Oper im Steinbruch – Arenaria

In 2023, Georges Bizet's CARMEN brings the rugged rocky landscape of the St. Margarethen Quarry to life.

SF Dance Film Festival Announces Award Winners

San Francisco Dance Film Festival

SF Dance Film Festival is pleased to announce the award-winning films from its 2022 festival, selected by an independent jury.

Vienna Business Agency initiates funding initiative for female creatives

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Submit your project by 15 January and receive up to 50% or €150,000!

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