What Europe is currently experiencing [in 2015] is not a refugee crisis, but a crisis of solidarity. --
With these words, Michael Landau, President of Caritas Austria and member of the Board of Directors of Klangforum Wien, made a very simple statement, which must probably also be understood as a call for collective action.
After an intensive discussion of the possibilities for the most efficient kind of support, Klangforum decided to work on an artistic project with the refugees, which was implemented in the form of concerts, workshops and joint musical projects.
This decision was taken in view of the psychological, mental and spiritual distress of people who are often confined for long periods of time without adequate employment.
As an important sign of collective solidarity, a long-term cooperation with the KunstSozialRaum Brunnenpassage was set up: Since 2007, a diverse programme has been offered in the former market hall at the Brunnenmarkt, which in particular reaches people to whom neither theaters, museums, nor concert halls of this city are accessible. Attendance at all events in the Brunnenpassage is free of charge - but the financial hurdle is not the only reason for not participating in the cultural life of this city. Rather, there are numerous uncertainties and fears - the Brunnenpassage tries to overcome these thresholds through its work.
