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Discover the recent & upcoming FEDORA Platform Members Activities in 2026
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20 January 2026
Platform Members
Discover the creativity of our Platform Members through the in-person and online activities organised in 2025-2026 thanks to the co-funding of the Creative Europe programme of the European Union and FEDORA. These organisations implement activities driving sustainability, inclusion, and digital transformation across Europe while giving visibility to emerging artists.
Past events
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Love, Fate, Hope: Chamber Concert
On October 19th, the Polish National Opera hosted Love, Fate, Hope, a chamber concert featuring soloists of the National Operetta of Ukraine. The programme showcased works by Ukrainian, Polish, and European composers, celebrating cultural unity through the shared language of music.
Réveil à l’aube d’une ville
On December 8th, the Opéra Orchestre de Montpellier presented a hybrid performance combining symphonic music and digital visuals created by GOBELINS Paris students, set to a work by composer Lisa Chevalier.
Knut’s Party at the Royal Swedish Opera and Ballet
On January 7th, the Royal Swedish Opera and Ballet welcomed its contributors and members of the public in the grand entrance of the Opera House for a festive gathering in the style of a traditional Knut’s party, the Swedish “looting of the Christmas tree", marking the end of the festive season.
Ariane et Barbe-Bleue – Young Talents Encounter at the Teatro Real
On January 22th, the Teatro Real in Madrid hosted a special talk and recital within the VII Young Talents Cycle, offering around 150 young participants an in-depth introduction to Paul Dukas’s Ariane et Barbe-Bleue, followed by a performance by emerging artists from the Reina Sofía School of Music.
Upcoming events
CROATIA
AIDA After Party at Croatian National Theatre, Zagreb
The Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb will premiere a lavish new production of Verdi’s Aida on Februart 27th, as part of a European co-production with Teatro Massimo (Palermo) and Csokonai National Theatre (Debrecen). Directed by Mario Pontiggia and conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi, the production brings together the theatre’s leading soloists, choir, and orchestra with internationally acclaimed guest artists.
Following this premiere, on March 12th, the theatre will host an event in the spirit of the successful BSH model. Audiences, particularly under 30, will have the chance to meet artists, engage in informal conversations, and experience opera in an interactive, contemporary format. Emerging artist Sofija Petrović will lead the initiative, highlighting the commitment to supporting emerging talent and fostering direct artist–audience connections.
GERMANY
Homo Economicus at Staatstheater Hannover from 11 April 2026
Staatsoper Hannover will present Homo Economicus, a chamber opera by Andrea Tarrodi with a libretto by Helena Röhr.
Drawing on Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, the original opera questions the foundations of modern economic thought from a feminist and contemporary perspective.
Through humor and emotional depth, the work explores economics as lived experience — touching on care, motherhood, rational and irrational choices, and social responsibility.
Directed by Helena Röhr and conducted by Hyerim Byun, the production combines impressionistic orchestral writing with an accessible, human-centered narrative.
Laika the Spacedog at Magdeburg Theater from 31 May 2026
Theater Magdeburg will present Laika the Spacedog, a children’s opera by Russell Hepplewhite with a libretto by Tim Yealland and German translation by Barbara Zuckriegl, for ages 6 and up.
Set during the early Space Race, the production follows young student Mikhael as he witnesses the USSR’s historic launch of Sputnik 1 and the first living being into orbit. Directed by Dutch opera director Annemiek van Elst, this interactive show tells the story of a Moscow street dog embarking on an extraordinary journey, blending history, adventure, and friendship.
POLAND
SPECTRUM 4 at the Poznań Opera House on 27&29 February
The Poznań Opera House presents SPECTRUM 4 on 27 and 29 February 2026, supported by the FEDORA Platform and co-funded by the European Union.
Part of the House’s annual festival programme, this roadshow showcases the collaborative effort behind every production. Choreographers, dancers, managers, and technical teams bring the performance from rehearsal to stage, while photo, video, and marketing teams share it with the world. SPECTRUM 4 celebrates the creativity, talent, and dedication that make every performance possible.
