Music creators and listeners need to address this: the ever-dwindling depth of attention paid to music and other art forms in our fast-paced modern world. How do we relate to an attention span that is becoming more and more fragmented in times of technological development and the rise of AI?
In his speech on the State of Dutch New Music, which kicks off Gaudeamus Festival 2026 on Wednesday, September 9, Composer of the Netherlands Camiel Jansen explores how makers, musicians, and the public can arm themselves against a loss of attention.
