Polar Music Talks – Monday August 29.
Time: 14.00-17.00
Venue: Nalen, Regeringsgatan 74.
Welcome by Lennart Wiklund, chairman of the board Polar Music Prize
Opening address: Alfons Karabuda, chairman of the Prize Committee Polar Music Prize
Meet the Laureates of Polar Music Prize 2011;
14.00-14.35 Kronos Quartet interviewed by Camilla Lundberg
A wonderful interview spanning across the realms of music, creativity, social responsibility and the power of music
14.35-14.45 The audience interacts with the Laureate
Pause 15 minutes
15.00-15.35 Patti Smith interviewed by Jan Gradvall
Sweden’s most renowned music journalist takes us on a journey into the world of one of our most loved artists.
15.35-15.45 The audience interacts with the Laureate
15.45-16.15 Helen Benno leads a fireside chat with Marie Ledin, Anders Anderson, Lasse Anderson and music industry legend Thomas Johansson
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Polar Music Prize, 20 years where fantastic musicians have been celebrated but also 20 years of unparalleled musical creativity, where new artists have changed the landscape and old have proven that quality music is timeless. The Andersson family and the legendary Thomas Johansson reflect on two decades of creating and applauding wonderful music and creating a legacy of phenomenal Laureates.
16.15-16.25 Inauguration of Polar Music Sessions 2011
Ola Ahlvarsson looking in to the music crystal ball
16.25-16.45 Creativity and music, meet the author Henning Mankell, artists Karin Mamma Andersson and Jochum Nordström
How do you use music as an influence in your creative work. Hear world famous Henning Mankell, artists Karin Mamma Andersson and Jochum Nordström tell us how they get into the mood.
16.45-17.10 Fireside chat with Jan Eliasson, former President of the United Nations General Assembly and Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs
We invite our favorite statesman for a fireside chat on music, politics, passion and compassion.
