Cooperative Ensembles 1770–1890
Workshop organisé par la HKB (Haute école des arts de Berne), la HEM et l'Unige autour des ensembles coopératifs (musique et théâtre) dans l'Europe des XVIIIe et XIXe siècles
12.-13.09.2025 – Université de Genève, Boulevard des Philosophes 22, 1204 Genève.
Coming together cooperatively to make art is a disposition shared by many music and theatre ensembles in the 18th and 19th centuries. Whether latent or regulatory, cooperative traits can structure these organisations both in administrative, financial, social or artistic aspects. Their managing boards may be elected in democratic ways, their remuneration distributed in an egalitarian way, or their artistic leadership distributed among members. The workshop will explore such cooperative practices, focusing on the organisational and artistic methods of music and theatre ensembles. The workshop will include short presentations (ca 10 minutes, in English or French) followed by open discussions covering topics such as governance, administration, financial management, inclusion/exclusion of members, their social position, rehearsal practices, artistic leadership, or stage plans.