2015/10/02-10/11 Biennale Musica 2015

10 days of programming for the 59th International Festival of Contemporary Music featuring 18 concerts with 31 new works, of which 16 are world premieres. “The Festival will focus on the theme of “memory” – said director Ivan Fedele – considering it through its many facets”. Pierre Boulez, Georges Aperghis, Helmut Lachenmann, and Giuseppe Sinopoli…

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1st International Composition Competition, Katowice

1st International Composition Competition, Katowice (Poland) 2015 The subject of the competition is a composition for chamber ensemble of 2 to 5 instruments. One of them must be classical guitar. Duration: from 7 to 10 minutes. Submitted compositions must be unpublished, never performed before or awarded in any other contest. The competition is open to…

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2nd Karol Szymanowski International Composer Competition

2nd Karol Szymanowski International Composer Competition, Katowice 2015 (Poland) is organized by the Karol Szymanowski Music Society in collaboration with the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice. The subject of the competition is a piece for great symphony orchestra. Required duration of the composition was 10 – 20 min. Deadline: 30th November 2015 Read…

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KAZIMIERZ SEROCKI 14th INTERNATIONAL COMPOSERS’ COMPETITION 2015

KAZIMIERZ SEROCKI 14th INTERNATIONAL COMPOSERS’ COMPETITION 2015 is open to composers of all ages and nationalities. More than one score per composer is permitted. It is possible to submit works already performed and/or awarded in other competitions, excluding compositions already published. Only compositions for voice (lyric soprano, range C4-C6) and symphony orchestra (with a conductor)…

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The Respighi Prize competition

The Respighi Prize competition is open to young composers under 40 years of age, of all nationalities, currently enrolled in (or recent graduates of) music conservatory from all over the world. One legible copy of an original score for string orchestra (violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, bass – without divisi). deadline June 30, 2015…

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EIGHT BRIDGES | Music for Cologne 2015

2015/04/30-05/10 EIGHT BRIDGES | Music for Cologne 2015 festival aims to make contemporary music accessible to as many people as possible, to give it the recognition it deserves. On all festival days there are exciting concerts and a wide range of workshops, films, exhibitions, lectures and special events for children. These all add up to…

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34th IAWM Search for New Music by Women Composers

This international competition has eight prize categories ranging from chamber and orchestral works to electro-acoustic media, improvisation, and sound installation. Each prize has its own monetary award. Membership in IAWM is required to enter, but contestants may join at the time of entry Receipt deadline: May 15, 2015. Read more…

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