Creative Concert Production and Entrepreneurship: Concert Dramaturgy and Project Development for the Performing Arts

Creative Concert Production and Entrepreneurship: Concert Dramaturgy and Project Development for the Performing Arts offers a conceptual and applied introduction to the musical and dramaturgical challenges involved in developing and producing concerts. Drawing from over three decades of real-world experience and a range of international case studies, the author explores new models for cooperation between artists, cultural institutions, governments, and businesses, arguing for the importance of rooting the concert production process in artistic and ethical values. The book presents essential knowledge and techniques to meet the demand for music and stage performances across genres, arenas, formats, and distribution channels. Relevant to a wide range of students and professionals in music and the performing arts, Creative Concert Production and Entrepreneurship marries theory with practice, providing a framework for readers to develop the creative entrepreneurial practices essential for success in today’s music industry.

Andreas Sønning is Professor at the Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo, as well as a visiting professor to universities in the Erasmus Student Network (ESN). A classical flautist, he is the founder and artistic director of his own production company, Sønning Music Performance, which has produced stage productions in twenty-eight countries.