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Selected Works Announced for the 2023 ISCM World New Music Days in South Africa
The ISCM South Africa Section (NewMusicSA), the organizer of the 2023 ISCM World New Music Days, has announced the works that have been selected for performance from the call for scores. The chosen works are listed below, beginning with selections from official submissions from the ISCM’s membership (first ISCM sections then associate members) arranged alphabetically…
Read MoreRemembering Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of the extraordinary composer Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023). She will forever be remembered for extraordinary music (well over 100 compositions) which seamlessly wove acoustic and electronic elements as well as for her transformative operas, especially L’Amour de Loin, which was the first full-length opera composed by…
Read MoreScore Submissions Wanted for Concert During 2nd “100 Years of ISCM” Symposium in Vienna
After last years symposium in Salzburg, the second symposium on “100 years of ISCM” will take place from 8-10 November 2023 in Vienna. During the symposium, on 9 November, there will be a concert by ensemble NAMES (New Art and Music Ensemble Salzburg). It is titled “dystopia”, organized in cooperation with Wien Modern, and is followed by further…
Read MoreCall for Works Announced for ISCM 2023 World New Music Days in South Africa
We are pleased to announce the official Call for Works for the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) World New Music Days 2023. Members are invited to submit scores/projects for the festival, scheduled to take place in South Africa from 24 November – 3 December, 2023. For further information about the details of this Call…
Read MoreA Remembrance of ISCM Honorary Members Yoriaki Matsudaira and Doming Lam
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of two important composers who were both honorary members of the ISCM: Yoriaki Matsudaira and Doming Lam. * Yoriaki Matsudaira, one of Japan’s most significant composers, passed away from pneumonia on 9th January 2023 at the age of 91. Son of the important…
Read MoreISCM-Musika Bulegoa Choral Composition Competition Winners Announced
Last April, as part of the “ISCM Collaborative Series” initiative, Musika Bulegoa and Musikagileak, the Basque partners of the ISCM, announced a Composition Competition for works for amateur choirs, intending to give new momentum to the contemporary choral scene. After analyzing more than forty works from all over the world, the jury, joined by Mikel…
Read MoreInternational Review of Composers Call for Scores Announced
The Composers’ Association of Serbia has announced a call for scores for the 32nd International Review of Composers which will take place in Belgrade from 5–10 October 2023. The Call is not anonymous. The application is free of charge. The same composer can submit pieces in various categories, but it is not possible to submit…
Read More11th Rivers Awards Composition Competition (RACC) 2022 Announced
The Shanghai Conservatory of Music has announced the 11th Rivers Awards Composition Competition (RACC). RACC aims to promote extensive exchange between Chinese and Western music, encouraging innovative and explorative composition for Chinese and Western musical instruments, and build a high-end platform to introduce outstanding original musical works to the public. A positive theme that embodies…
Read MoreISCM Statement on Ukraine
The ISCM acknowledges with horror and dismay the invasion and war currently being waged on Ukraine. We denounce all such attacks, and their threat to life and civilization. The ISCM arose 100 years ago from a desire to contribute to world peace and respect through musical collaboration and sharing of insights. The attacks currently occurring…
Read MoreCelebrating André Laporte at 90
The Royal Conservatoire of Brussels will honor Belgian composer and ISCM Honorary Member André Laporte in celebration of his 90th birthday in a ceremony on Wednesday November 17th at 17:00 (CET) at the conservatoire (Regentschapstraat 30, 1000 Brussels). Dr. Yves Knockaert will give a short introduction on the career and oeuvre of the composer, drawing…
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