GöTEBORG
SWEDEN
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Welcome to Göteborg!
The City of Göteborg has developed during the 20th century from a harbour and industrial city to a centre with many faces: high-tech industry, education, research and – not least – culture. The Göteborg Symphony Orchestra has been appointed the National Swedish Orchestra; close to the waterfront is the newly built Opera House; the theatre life of the City is intense; the Film Festival and the Book Fair are events with a national reputation; and the Universities of the City contribute a great deal to the cultural life (e. g. art, music, theatre, design, and the International Science Festival)
The cultural life is also building bridges to other parts of Europe. One important aspect is the organ and church music, building on firm traditions as well as pioneer endeavours. Within the field of organ culture one could mention historical organ instruments as well as – not least – the unique contemporary organ research built on historical methods and qualities. The close connection between historical heritage, contemporary research and new approaches which characterizes the present organ culture of Göteborg has a potential to reach far beyond the local cultural scene.
An organ and cultural backdrop of Göteborg with European perspectives and bridges – perhaps this is a sign of the future: the organ as a symbol of the European vision and integration, that in order to succeed must be rooted in cultural and human soil.
Jörgen Linder
Lord Mayor of Göteborg
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