In the presence of the Minister of Culture, the Music Commission and the Philharmonie de Paris Sign an Executive Program
In the presence of His Highness Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Music Commission, the Music Commission signed an executive program of cooperation with the Philharmonie de Paris in the field of music, within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding concluded between the Ministries of Culture of the two countries in 2021.The signing took place on the sidelines of the Marvels of the Saudi Orchestra concert held at the Palace of Versailles, marking a significant milestone in the cultural relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and France.
The MoU aims to deepen bilateral collaboration in key areas, ranging from artistic exchange, joint productions, and talent development to capacity building for music educators and administrators, the development of educational initiatives, and the preservation of musical archives and historical materials.
On this occasion, Paul Pacifico, CEO of the Music Commission, stated: “Time and time again, music has been shown to be a powerful and sustainable enabler across cultural development. It is truly remarkable to see the level of support and the pace of change within Saudi Arabia as it builds a strong music sector for all to participate in. We look forward to working with our partners to build a vibrant, inclusive, and effective music sector”.
Thibaud de Camas, Deputy Director General of Philharmonic de Paris, stated: “The Philharmonie de Paris stands as a unique model worldwide, bringing together every dimension of music under one roof: concerts, exhibitions and the National Music Museum, a knowledge hub with publications and conferences, an education department from early childhood to adulthood, and the Philharmonie des enfants. Rooted in a rich history and unparalleled expertise, the institution engages hundreds of professionals daily. Following recent agreements with the Saudi Museums Commission and the French Agency for the Development of AlUla, the Philharmonie continues to foster cultural cooperation and the exchange of knowledge. In this spirit, it is proud to join forces today with the Saudi Music Commission.”
