Sanele, South Africa, soprano
“Singing is like my next of kin, like my partner. It means everything to me.”
Jiawei, China, conducting
“Instead of focusing on making good music, I suddenly became anxious about my future. Where should I go, what should I do next?”
Baris, Turkey, music and technology
“Brussels gave me the possibility to create art in a safer and healthier environment. (…) Here, I see independent artists building careers and creating their own spaces. I hope I can do the same.”
Kristina, Australia, clarinet
“I remember physically feeling my heart stop. I didn’t know how to react. (…) I couldn’t continue practicing. I simply couldn’t comprehend what I had just read.”
“A country isolating itself has never been a sign of prosperity. Changing the conditions for students after they have already moved countries and committed themselves to a degree damages trust completely.”
Mone, Japan, singing
“The international atmosphere you find in Brussels is incomparable. I haven’t experienced anything quite like it anywhere else.”
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