The Opening Concert transcends a traditional performance, transforming into an AI driven immersive experience created by Refik Anadol and is a vibrant testament to how art can awaken and mobilize our senses.
Alluding to the deep interconnectivity of the distant ecosystems of the Sahara and the Amazon rainforest, the concert is performed by a specially formed group of world-class musicians, featuring the multi-award-winning singer and activist Angelique Kidjo, the French Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf, and the Brazilian singer, composer and guitarist Will Santt.
The concert underscores the urgency of environmental action, delivering a resonant message that in the face of our planet’s pressing challenges, the merging of art and advocacy has the power to inspire a collective response.
The Opening Concert is supported by Intesa Sanpaolo.
Besides celebrating exceptional artists, the Forum opens its platform to artists, cultural leaders and cultural institutions to co-develop exhibitions, performances, experiences, and panels that have the power to advance inclusive and sustainable cultural change.
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