Richard
simon
I am a classical music manager...
…working in Vienna and Budapest. My work focuses on developing and delivering high-level concert projects, international tours, and forward-thinking crossover productions that redefine how classical music is presented and experienced, while maintaining a deep respect for tradition.
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Operating at the intersection of artistic excellence and strategic vision, I collaborate with artists, ensembles, and institutions across Europe to create distinctive, carefully curated projects. In parallel, I am engaged in cultural diplomacy, facilitating partnerships with Ukrainian and European partners and contributing to meaningful cross-border initiatives.
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My approach is defined by independence, precision, and a commitment to building projects that are both artistically compelling and internationally relevant.
A selection of my recent works
Cultural Diplomacy
In a time when culture carries not only beauty, but responsibility, partnerships become more than professional collaborations - they become bridges between nations, communities and shared human values.
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Developed in close collaboration with the Embassy of Ukraine in Hungary, strategic cultural diplomacy initiatives are created to reinforce the international visibility, recognition and integration of Ukrainian arts within the wider European cultural ecosystem. In moments when cultural identity matters deeply, supporting artistic voices becomes both a professional mission and a human commitment.
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Projects are realised across classical music, opera, theatre, film and visual arts, bringing together artists, institutions, festivals and partners in cross-border collaborations that emphasise artistic dialogue, cultural exchange and long-term impact. Each initiative is designed not only to present performances, but to open doors, create opportunities and build lasting international relationships.
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Through these initiatives, a growing network of partnerships continues to expand, strengthening the presence of Ukrainian culture on international stages and within leading cultural platforms, while also creating meaningful connections between audiences, institutions and artists across Europe.
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I believe cultural diplomacy is at its strongest when it is sincere, ambitious and artistically excellent. Through carefully built partnerships, art can preserve identity, inspire solidarity and reach far beyond the music itself.
Cultural and institutional partners
INSO-Lviv Symphony Orchestra
Kyiv Camerata
National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
State Opera Slovakia