Research and Publications

February 4, 2026

Turning Social: The Social-Transformative Potential of Music Mediation

By Axel Petri-Preis, Annette Ziegenmeyer (eds.) How can diverse musical interactions be productively used to promote inter- and transcultural communication, support human thriving and flourishing, empower marginalised social groups, or make society as a whole more sustainable, just and inclusive? Bringing together...
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February 3, 2026

People over 65 in Europe: A Dependent and Independent Dialogue Group for Opera Houses

People over 65 in Europe: A Dependent and Independent Dialogue Group for Opera Houses Published in Klangakt, Bd. 3, Nr. 2, 2025, DOI: 10.5282/klangakt/108 By Karterou, Eva/ Moro, Lucia/Schmitz, Theresa/Spanou, Christina Whether participants have full or limited cognitive, physical, or social abilities, involvement...
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February 27, 2023

Mind the Gap research report

The Mind the Gap research report presents 10 key issues for working digitally with disadvantaged communities, reflects upon the responsibilities of arts organisations and offers recommendations for institutions looking to implement online participatory projects.  This report is based upon a literature...
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February 17, 2020

Getting Closer: Authentic Collaboration Through Opera, Music And Dance

RESEO Conference 2019 In partnership with La Monnaie / De Munt Opera, music and dance education is increasingly recognised as a valid medium to connect with local communities. Participatory intercultural projects empower communities to discover their own capacity for creation, while enabling...
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October 28, 2019

Get Close to Opera Platform

Discover a comprehensive resource platform specifically aimed at opera educators. As part of the Get Close to Opera project, an international consortium of organisations developed a series of training modules aimed at fostering the integration of migrants in Europe through opera education. The Get...
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September 17, 2019

Lasting Legacy: Ensuring the Longterm Impact of Arts Education

RESEO Autumn Conference 2018 In partnership with Det Kongelige Teater Creating long term community projects and partnerships through music, opera and dance education offers the potential to make a real impact on many levels. But how do we plan for and ensure...
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May 4, 2019

Get Close to Opera Report and Competence Framework

Opera and Arts Education Research Report and Competence Framework As part of the Get Close to Opera project, an international consortium including RESEO developed a European research study under the leadership of the University of Patras. The report explores the...
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March 8, 2017

Reflective Practice: Evaluation in Arts Education

RESEO Autumn Conference 2016 Debate and Exchange Day Why is evaluation essential to certain cultural institutions and of lesser importance to others? Can everything be evaluated? Are there limits to evaluation? How can practices be adapted to individual aims? Can evaluation help...
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August 25, 2015

Publication: European overview of the use of digital media for opera, music and dance education

How does digital technology impact the education and outreach work of performing arts institutions in Europe? How can the performing arts, in which audiences and artists share one physical space, adapt to a consumer model that places a screen between them?...
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July 22, 2013

Publication: Acts of Cultural Citizenship

European Symposia on Culture and Education 2009-2012 The Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, alongside partners RESEO (European Network for Opera and Dance Education) and AFO (Association Française des Orchestres), has issued Acts of Cultural Citizenship. Arising from strong engagement in the field of education...
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