With the completely novel hybrid joint concert, Europasinfonie, ten top European orchestras and a choir will combine their artistic prowess to send a powerful statement of solidarity and union to all Europeans. Europasinfonie is not just a concert; it’s a testament to the power of technology in the world of music. It will demonstrate that with the proper set-up, equipment, and software, it’s possible to rehearse and perform even when the partners are separated by long distances. By prioritising data, the European digital infrastructure will enable low-latency transmissions for the first time, marking a significant leap in music performance.

Conductor Andrea Molino will present technology and participating musicians across the continent in the concert’s overture. The exceptional Paneuropean orchestra will perform three new works written primarily for this project. They originate from an international competition in which each participating composer submits a 10-minute piece. An international jury will select the three winning compositions.

During the concert, the musicians will remain in their studios in their respective countries, creating a unique and decentralised musical experience. The sound and video of each participating orchestra will be streamed into a central server, where they will be combined into a coherent audio-visual compound of the concert. This compound will then be streamed back to the various locations and, of course, to the world, allowing everyone to participate in this musical journey.

The technological challenge – the transmission ensuring low latencies – is taken on by a Network of Excellence consisting of three universities, one laboratory, a research institution and one network provider.

After the Europasinfonie concert, the extensive technical and organisational experience will be pooled in a long-term networking project for classical musicians: The platform European Musicians Hub (EMH) will enable European orchestras, ensembles and individual musicians to rehearse and give concerts at the highest technical level using this technology.