What Are We Worth?
What did you not buy, so you could keep playing?What couldn't you say out loud?Who did you watch stop?What did music cost your family?What did you pretend not to notice?Whose sacrifice did you carry on stage?Is what we do meaningless?Who pays for what has no price?Who are we here for?When did we agree to this?Why did you stay?What are we worth?
We could have chosen differently. We chose music.
We are looking for voices — anonymous, if you wish.
The six voices
01 / 06
Inés Mariné Aguado
Violin
Spain
What we do
About the project
Classical music training is expensive. Instruments, lessons, travel, masterclasses — the costs are rarely spoken about, but they determine who enters and who leaves. What Are We Worth? makes that silence audible.
01
Sound Installation
Anonymous audio testimonies by students.
02
Music Theatre
Classical music meets real voices.
03
Public Dialogue
A moderated conversation after the concert.
04
Information Kit
Resources, support, scholarships — by QR.
What we do
About the project
Classical music training is expensive. Instruments, lessons, travel, masterclasses — the costs are rarely spoken about, but they determine who enters and who leaves. What Are We Worth? makes that silence audible.
01
Sound Installation
Anonymous audio testimonies by students.
02
Music Theatre
Classical music meets real voices.
03
Public Dialogue
A moderated conversation after the concert.
04
Information Kit
Resources, support, scholarships — by QR.
Share your story
Tell us your story
You don't need a dramatic story. A small moment is enough.
We are gathering voices — from students, teachers, and professionals who know first-hand the financial reality behind classical music education. You decide how much you share, and in what form.
- — Audio recording — anywhere from five minutes to an hour
- — Photograph — if you'd like
- — Video — if you'd like
- — Text only — if that suits you better
- — Fully anonymous — if that's what you need
22.10.2026
Concert & Dialogue
Thursday, 22 October 2026
18:00 — Concert Performance
19:00 — Public Dialogue
Palais Liechtenstein, Feldkirch
Concert & Dialogue →Foto: Stadt Feldkirch · Palais Liechtenstein