Mischa Damev: Reimagining the Concert Experience

About this episode

Mischa Damev discusses his journey and innovative approaches to reimagining the concert experience.

In this episode of Classeek 15', host Jack Pepper sits down with Mischa Damev, the visionary conductor and director of Switzerland’s September Musical Festival. Known for blending classical music with visual arts, comedy, and innovative programming, Mischa shares his journey from concert pianist to festival director and his mission to break the traditional rituals of classical music. From fusing Bach with electronic music to creating immersive concert experiences, Mischa discusses how he’s at...

People in this episode

Host: Jack Pepper

Guest: Mischa Damev

Topics covered

• classical music
• concert experience
• visual arts
• innovation
• music festival

Keywords

• classical music
• concert
• visual arts
• electronic music
• immersive experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Switzerland’s September Musical Festival

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