We made it! Meet the participants of the MOTIVE project! 🎶✨
We are thrilled to announce that out of nearly 200 applications submitted for the MOTIVE – Merging Original Traditions Into New Voices of Europe project, we have selected 15 talented participants who will soon embark on their musical journey!
The selection process was not easy – the quality of submissions was incredibly high, and the stylistic and artistic diversity made it a tough decision for our jury. After intense deliberations, our esteemed panel of judges, composed of renowned musicians and educators, carefully selected five participants from each partner country – Poland, Lithuania, and Italy.
Jury Members:
🎵 Mario Rosini – Professor of Jazz Singing at the Conservatorio di Musica „E.R. Duni” in Matera, an esteemed musician and educator known for deep vocal performance and jazz interpretation expertise.
🎵 Vincenzo Cipriani is a lecturer at the Conservatory of Music of Matera, where he nurtures the next generation of musicians, offering his extensive knowledge in piano, jazz, world music, ethnomusicology, repertoire analysis, and composition for popular music. His multidisciplinary approach helps students develop both technical skills and artistic identity.
🎵 Vladimiras Konstantinovas has been the Chief Chorus Master Conductor at the Klaipėda State Music Theatre since 1992, with a distinguished career in choral conducting and a deep commitment to enriching Lithuania’s musical landscape.
Here are the chosen participants of the MOTIVE project!
🇵🇱 Poland:
- Klara Wysocka
- Damian Magrean
- Natalia Jankiewicz
- Łukasz Szczepanowski
- Lucyna Sycz
🇱🇹 Lithuania:
- Rugilė Norbutaitė
- Rusnė Navickaitė
- Agnė Vaitkevičiūtė
- Liepa Kazlauskaitė
- Dominykas Bičkus
🇮🇹 Italy:
- Alessandro Stancato aka Alestan
- Evita Armienti
- Carmine Cipriani
- Andrea Fedele
- Rossella Quero
Learn more about our participants in the Participants section and by visiting our profiles on Instagram and Facebook.
What’s next?
The selected artists will participate in an intensive training program designed to help them develop their skills, explore Europe’s rich musical traditions, and create unique compositions together. They will also participate in workshops, mentoring sessions, and unforgettable artistic experiences!
Stay tuned – we will soon introduce each participant in more detail and share exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from their journey. Follow us on social media and cheer on this talented group of fifteen! 🚀🎶
