Forskning
Musikalske Besøgsvenner have a potential to promote well-being and build relationships.
Anthropologists from Aarhus University have conducted extensive research on the "Musikalske Besøgsvenner" project, resulting in four in-depth reports. These reports explore various aspects of how intimate musical experiences can enhance well-being and cultural participation among vulnerable groups. The research has played a significant role in the development of the hybrid concert format SOLO, which builds on the experiences from the more than 400 concerts held under the "Musikalske Besøgsvenner" project.
The Four Research Reports
Musikalske Besøgsvenner 2021 – From Experiment to Hybrid Concert Format This report documents the project's initial phase, where "Musikalske Besøgsvenner" evolved from an experiment into an established hybrid concert format. It analyzes the learning processes and experiences gathered from over 100 intimate concerts held between April 2020 and May 2021.
Read the full report here.
8 Recommendations for Culture and Health Projects Based on experiences from the first phase of "Musikalske Besøgsvenner," this report offers practical recommendations for projects operating at the intersection of the cultural and health sectors. It focuses on the importance of participant-centered approaches, partnerships, flexibility, and sustainability.
Read the full report here.
Six Dimensions of Access to Art and Culture for Lonely Seniors Marking the second phase of the research project, this report delves into various aspects of cultural access for seniors. Through ethnographic fieldwork, it presents how intimate concerts create meaningful cultural experiences and foster a sense of community. Read the full report here.
Well-being Enhancing and Access Creating Potentials of Hybrid Concert Formats: A Comparative Analysis of "Musikalske Besøgsvenner" and SOLO This report compares "Musikalske Besøgsvenner" and SOLO, analyzing their ability to promote well-being and create access to cultural experiences. The report highlights how music can function as an alternative language that fosters emotional expression and community. Read the full report here.
Fourth Report Available in Audio Format
We are pleased to announce that the fourth report, "Well-being Enhancing and Access Creating Potentials of Hybrid Concert Formats: A Comparative Analysis of Musikalske Besøgsvenner and SOLO," is now also available as an audio report that you can listen to on the go. The report is divided into four sections, narrated by researcher Tanja Kronborg Hansen, who has been involved in the research. The audio report features a soundtrack created by the musician Sylfide, with the song titled "Mikrokosmos". Click on the individual icons below to listen to the report's four sections.