Cultural Diplomacy, Interdisciplinary Creation & Young Artists
9 June 2026
10:00 AM (Oslo time)
NordSync Online Seminar #14 brings together two inspiring cultural leaders working in different fields of the arts: one internationally acclaimed artist exploring the intersections of music, technology, visual arts, and social impact, and one dedicated to creating pathways for young people into professional artistic life.
Yury Revich (Austria)
Stradivari Violinist • Composer • Interdisciplinary Creator
Yury Revich is an internationally acclaimed violinist, composer, curator, and artistic entrepreneur. Winner of the ECHO Klassik Award and the International Classical Music Awards Young Artist of the Year, he performs on a 1709 Stradivari violin and has appeared at many of the world’s leading concert halls and festivals.
Beyond his work as a soloist, Revich is known for creating ambitious interdisciplinary projects that combine music, visual arts, film, technology, and social engagement. He has founded several international artistic initiatives and serves as an Honorary Representative for UNICEF Austria.
Learn more about Yury and his work here:
Topic:
“Interdisciplinary Creation and Cultural Diplomacy”
Yury will share insights from his work as a performer, composer, and curator, discussing how artistic collaboration across disciplines can create new forms of expression, build international connections, and contribute to cultural diplomacy.
Carolina Johansson (Sweden)
Head Producer for Children and Youth, Länsmusiken i Kalmar län
Carolina Johansson is a producer and cultural professional specializing in music and performing arts for children and young audiences. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Voice and a Master’s degree in Music Dramatic Performance for and with Children and Young People. Her academic background also includes studies in cultural history and cultural theory.
For more than thirteen years, Carolina has worked with music and performing arts projects aimed at children and young people. She has international experience from cultural work in Rome and currently develops large-scale productions and summer opera projects where young performers are introduced to the world of professional classical performing arts.
Topic:
“Entering Professional Music Life: Supporting Young Artists on Stage and Beyond”
Carolina will discuss how young musicians can be introduced to professional artistic environments and how cultural institutions can create meaningful pathways from education to artistic careers.
🌍 Building the Future of Culture
How do we help young artists take their first professional steps? How can interdisciplinary projects connect people across borders and cultures?
Join us for an engaging conversation about artistic development, cultural leadership, cultural diplomacy, and the future of the performing arts.
📍 Live on NordSync’s YouTube channel
💬 Open discussion after the presentations
🎟️ Free and open to all
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