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The Ode to Joy challenge
In 2024, marked by the European elections which took place in June 2024, we also celebrate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's iconic Ode to Joy. This masterpiece embodies the values that define our shared European identity: freedom, peace, and solidarity.
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Unleash your creativity and reimagine Beethoven's Symphony with your own artistic flair! From symphonic orchestras to rap, dance, theater, flash mobs, creative videos, graphic art, and storytelling, there are no boundaries to your expression. That's the #Ode2Joy challenge!
Photo credits: Wix
Who's in?
The challenge was open to all in Europe, including non-EU countries. Use any European language. Individuals, groups, Civil Society Organizations and NGOs all welcome!
For the #Ode2Joy 2024 challenge, submissions were accepted until June 21st, 11.59 PM. Discover them below!
2024 Contributions
Special mentions - Famous artists who performed the Ode2Joy
These contributions were sent by artists in March and May 2024.
Let the joy #sparkle!
Caricature credits: Plantu, 2024
Ode to Joy by Dominique Probst
2024 winners
The Western Balkans Youth Orchestra -
Kosovo
The Harmonie Foundation
- Czech Republic
Ecole internationale -
Cameroon
P. Cube -
Myanmar
Superar - Alma Karić -
Bosnia - Herzegovina
Solec Kujawski - Development Association -
Poland
Européens Sans Frontières -
France, UK, Poland, Germany, Spain, Georgia, Slovenia, Portugal
Congratulations from the jury
Sophie Vallauri/OPPMJ/Saisistonkairos France
Lyze - Tutti Passeur d'Art -
France
Européens Sans Frontières -
France
Vera Kaunisto / Le centre des jeunes Saint Vincent de Paul in Paris / Les Jeunes Archets Vivaldi
France
Pina Žilić -
Croatia
Hänsel & Liebling -
Germany
FCE Continuo -
Luxembourg
Eric Booth -
USA
Sistema Lombardia -
Italy
Events 2024
April 2, 2024
Hippocrene Foundation - Awards ceremony - City Hall - Paris
April 6, 2024
European Music Center - Event and concert - “Beethoven the European” at the Villa Viardot - Bougival
May 8, 2024
European Music Centre & Europa Nostra - Celebration of the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's 9th Symphony
Who are we ?
The Ode2Joy campaign is led by a consortium of 7 founding partners, while supporting partners have helped to strengthen the visibility of this campaign:
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Contact us
Are you a civil society organisation or NGO interested in becoming a partner of this campaign? Do you represent a school that wants to promote Ode to Joy in an innovative and creative way? We would love to hear from you!
Contact campaign partners on social media:
CEM: Instagram ; Facebook ; X ; Youtube ; Linkedin
ESACH: Facebook , X ; Instagram ; Linkedin; YouTube
European Movement International: Facebook , LinkedIn , TikTok , X , Threads , Instagram , Youtube
Europa Nostra: Facebook ; X ; Instagram ; Linkedin; Youtube ; Flickr ; Linkedin ; Issue
Europa Union Youth Orchestra: Instagram ; Facebook ; X ; LinkedIn
Hippocrene Foundation: Facebook ; X ; Youtube ; Linkedin
If you have any specific questions about the challenge, please contact us at: ode2joy.campaign@gmail.com
Interested in becoming a Supporting Partner?
Here's how! This kit contains all the details of the campaign and how you can contribute.
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