The 20th Century Song Foundation (Stichting Het 20ste-eeuwse Lied), settled in Amsterdam (The Netherlands), aims at fanning the flames of enthusiasm for the extensive repertory of songs written during the last century. Many of these, especially those composed between the World Wars, have fallen into oblivion. The Foundation tries systematically to champion the 'forgotten' masterpieces by uniting musicians, scholars, concert halls, CD-producers and the public.     Composers such as Sir Edward Elgar, Franz Schreker, Ottorino Respighi and Karol Szymanowski have been spotlighted, not only in the concert hall but also by embarking upon the recording of their Complete Songs—a CD series issued by Channel Classics Records.         FRYDERYK AWARD This series is of great value since most of the repertoire has never been previously recorded. All of the CD's are available via www.channelclassics.com. Recently the Szymanowski CD's won the FRYDERYK AWARD, the most prestigious music award in Poland for the best recording of Polish music in 2004. In order to appeal to a larger audience, a new form of recital has been developed: ‘SPOTLIGHTS concerts’. The 20th Century Song Foundation presents a series of various concert programs which strike a different note, the music being enhanced by light effects, declamation, direction, the exposition of photographs and the projection of slides. Gone is the old-fashioned recital during which the soprano or baritone was singing like a frozen statue while the public were ruining their eyesight trying to read, in the dim light, the lyrics in their booklets. The programs for the 2008-2009 SPOTLIGHTS season are available on the SPOTLIGHTS concerts page. Our performers are young, highly-talented Dutch artists as well as internationally renowned vocal soloists and instrumentalists. Introductions and declamations are entrusted to professional reciters. The stage direction is in the hands of well-known directors such as Frans Weisz and Klaus Bertisch.           20th Century Song Foundation (Stichting Het 20ste-eeuwse Lied) 20ste-eeuwselied@zonnet.nl www.songfoundation.com     Artistic Director Reinild Mees   -   tel. +31 (0)6 5118 7526 Business Director Laura Stavinoha   -   tel. +31 (0)6 2954 1645 PR Tia Schutrups   -   tel. +31 (0)6 2509 5705     Board   Chairman Piet Wackie Eysten Treasurer Winand Paulissen Secretary Alexander Broekhoven Leo Samama Aagje Pabbruwe