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Reception after the Icons of Europe concert at Astoria, Brussels, 17 November 2002, a month before the Copenhagen summit.Icons of Europe's global NIGHTINGALE project was initiated in 2002 by the concert and reception we organized in Brussels, on the theme of a new Renaissance,  to celebrate the EU enlargement process.

Since then, the scope of the Nightingale project has been strengthened, and a series of events have been implemented in cooperation with many organizations.  They include BP, Rothschild Europe, Telefonica, Vattenfall and other large companies as well as 12 ambassadors.  New initiatives are underway.

Objective:  global platform for dialogue

The objective of the global NIGHTINGALE project is to use the musical drama Nightingale Opus 24 as a platform for dialogue and inspiration of value to industry and international relations.

Project approach

  • Each event is managed by Icons of Europe
  • Historically correct information is used
  • Specially-invited multisector VIP audience
  • Embassy patronage of each event
  • Opportunities for learning and networking
  • Press conference connected with the event
  • Concise information on event and sponsors

Sponsor / participant benefits

  • Sponsors bring own VIP guests to an event
  • Cultural experience and high-level networking
  • Visibility in the event and the global project
  • Entry point to culture of countries of operation
  • Source of new perspective and inspiration
  • Priority to participate in other project initiatives

Completed events in 2003-2004

Planned initiatives 2004-2005

PLATFORM
for industry and international relations


THE SEAMLESSNESS OF GREAT CULTURE
An ambassador in the audience of the Warsaw premiere of Nightingale Opus 24 wrote afterwards to his government about the drama:


"It ingeniously brought together historical and musical elements from all over Europe ... to bring out the seamlessness of great European culture."

Warsaw, 6 April 2004. Act 5, Death: Ljiljana Jovanovic at the piano singing and playing for Chopin as Delfina Potocka did shortly before 17 October 1849.

It could be added:
... while reaching out to:

  China

  Japan

  Russia

  United States


CONTACT US

Corporate events

 

A sponsor about the Brussels premiere, 2003:

"My congratulations.
I could have listened to the musical drama much longer.  I am happy and proud that my company has contributed to such a magnificent event, and we shall keep on supporting you in your further activity".