Nigel Osborne & Brian Eno at Mostar 1994-95

Pavarotti Music Centre ( Croatian and Bosnian: ''Muzički centar Pavarotti'') is a non-profit arts institution located in

Mostar , settlement_type = City , image_skyline = Mostar (collage image).jpg , image_caption = From top, left to right: A panoramic view of the heritage town site and the Neretva river from Lučki Bridge, Koski Mehmed Pasha ...

Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina ( sh, / , ), abbreviated BiH () or B&H, sometimes called Bosnia–Herzegovina and often known informally as Bosnia, is a country at the crossroads of south and southeast Europe, located in the Balkans. Bosnia and ...

. It was opened on 21 December 1997 and its premises are located in a former primary school. It was funded entirely by War Child thanks to a number of concerts organized by

Luciano Pavarotti Luciano Pavarotti (, , ; 12 October 19356 September 2007) was an Italian operatic tenor who during the late part of his career crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most acclaimed tenors of all time. He made numero ...

Brian Eno Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno (; born Brian Peter George Eno, 15 May 1948) is a British musician, composer, record producer and visual artist best known for his contributions to ambient music and work in rock, pop a ...

, members of U2 and other artists. The center provides music education for young people and other services, such as workshops, dance classes, and theatre performances. The Centre is housed within a building constructed in 1908 during the

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period according to the project of architect D. Knezic.

Activities

Pavarotti Music Centre offers a variety of educational and creative activities for children and teens and it often employs elements of

creative therapy The expressive therapies are the use of the creative arts as a form of therapy, including the distinct disciplines expressive arts therapy and the creative arts therapies ( art therapy, dance/movement therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, writi ...

. It also engages in a variety of art programs in

and the region. The Center strives to revive art scene of local communities by organizing various lectures and seminars, providing space and equipment for non-profit organizations, institutions and individuals. It promotes development of relations and cooperation with other cultural, youth, educational and social organizations at the local level and internationally.

References

External links

Official website, English main page
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