Sunday 1 June, 14:00

Music and Environmental Sustainability

Join a conversation within the temporary exhibition on music and sustainability. This discussion will tackle the environmental impact of musical practices from the perspectives of both listeners and artists, exploring ways to produce and consume music sustainably. We will also contemplate how we might experience music in the year 2080. This event is part of a monthly series that addresses environmental issues through the unique lens of the MEG.

Boulevard Carl-Vogt 65,
1205 Genève
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