Conference 2004 |
| Conference 2004 |
CONFERENCE · Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th March 2004
Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1
The biennial OMTF Conference is the opportunity for everyone within the sector to meet and consider major issues that affect opera and music theatre. This year we are delighted to be working with Sadler's Wells and the Genesis Opera Project to explore the theme of Change.
Opera and Music theatre do not exist in isolation. How can organisations, teams and individuals preserve their initial artistic vision and operate within a continually changing world? The 2004 conference sets out to examine this challenge in three parts: Creating Change, Managing Change and Leadership and Change.
| Monday March 15 CREATING CHANGE | |
| 10.30am THE GENESIS OPERA PROJECT |
The Genesis Opera project, now in its second cycle, is an international
commissioning scheme that gives young composers and librettists the experience
of developing and writing music theatre works. Two presentations of work in progress with libretto readings, music extracts with ensemble and singers and open discussions. |
| 3.15pm CREATING CHANGE |
Artists are often at the leading edge of change in society; this is their
strength and their challenge: how do they develop the artform and draw in the
audience? Introduced by Jean-Luc Choplin, Chief Executive, Sadler's Wells and chaired by James Conway. Speakers include: Bill Bankes-Jones, Artistic Director, Tête à Tête;, Dominic Gray, Project Director, Opera North, Tom Morris, National Theatre, Carol Metcalfe, Bridewell Theatre |
| 4.30pm FUTURE AUDENCES |
Some surveys predict a significant reduction in the audiences of the future
and a greater desire to be entertained at home. How are we growing new
audiences? Katie Tearle, Head of Education, Glyndebourne, will introduce presentations from two European studies on Opera education, with Sylvie St Cyr (France) and Ann Laenen (Belgium) |
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| Tuesday March 16 MANAGING CHANGE | |
| 10.30am THE BIG PICTURE |
In order to survive, arts organisations must work within changing external
and internal environments: how do economics, politics, society, demographics
and technology impact upon a company's artistic vision? Speakers include: Nicholas Payne, Director, Opera Europa, Anne Torreggiani, Director, Audiences London, Philip Spedding, Creative Development Manager, Arts & Business, Henry Little, Head of Opera and Music Theatre, Arts Council of England
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| 12.15pm RIDING THE CREST OF THE WAVE |
Companies that have adapted to change or have influenced others share their experiences. Chaired by Jean Nicholson, General Manager, Birmingham Opera Company, with Mark Tinkler, English Pocket Opera, Martin McEvoy, Crystal Clear Opera, Michael Henson, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. |
| 2.30pm LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE |
What is a leader? How do we foster, develop and empower those who can
dynamically balance artistic passion with external factors?
Debate and break-out sessions introduced by The Rt Hon Chris Smith, Director of the Clore Leadership Programme |
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Both days Full delegate: £40 plus VAT Additional full delegate: £32 plus VAT OMTF members: £20 plus VAT |
One day Day delegate: £22 plus VAT Additional day delegate: £18 plus VAT OMTF members: £12 plus VAT |
OMTF will be offering three bursaries to applicants travelling significant distances and/or who are undergoing difficult financial circumstances. For details please contact Caroline Anderson.
To reserve your place please e-mail or call Caroline Anderson: info@omtf.org.uk · Tel: 020 8516 6313
| OMTF gratefully acknowledges the support of Sadler's Wells in providing the Lilian Baylis Theatre. Sadler's Wells is Wheelchair accessible |