Focus on France – International Arts Manager volume 20 issue 7

Welcome to the July issue of International Arts Manager magazine. As the world prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this issue takes on a distinctly French flavour.

We catch up with French conductor and former Dudamel Fellow, Chloé Dufresne as she shares her journey to international success, and discover why she will be forever linked to the Olympic Games.

News

• Perform Europe reveals recipients and criteria for €2.1 million grants
• Welsh National Opera musicians set to strike
• LSO and BMW Group continue partnership
• Rebrand for London venue
• Why is Aubrey Bergauer teaming up with Artelize?
• French rights societies sign momentous agreement
• Only Stage expands global presence
• Opportunities and upcoming events

Musical Chairs

• From promotions to retirement – find out who’s on the move

Classical Music Signings

• Keep up to date with the latest industry news

Competitions and Awards

• sideNotes: Remembering legendary cellist János Starker
• Competition and award winner news and competition deadlines

APAP: A View from Here

• The View from Here:
  Lisa Richards Toney on international touring and exchange

Backstage Pass:

• We go behind the scenes of WildKat’s Paris office

Introducing… Quatuor Akilone

Rebel in the Arts:

Grace Okereke on expectation versus reality

Chloé Dufresne:

• From Dudamel Fellow to l’Académie de l’Opéra national de Paris

Diary: Alexandre Dratwicki

• A week with the Artistic Director of Venice-based Palazzetto Bru Zane