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“4 Islands” presents music from Faroe Islands, Aotearoa New Zealand, Gotland, and Canary Islands
Following discussions at the World New Music Days in Portugal 2025, the Faroe Islands Section, New Zealand Section (CANZ), Gotland Section (VICC), and COSIMTE (ISCM Affiliated Associate Member from the Canary Islands) are presenting the project “4 Islands”.
Read MoreWe’re launching an ISCM Newsletter!
Something transformative happens when we come together each year and share with each other musical experiences from our respective places. For many of us, the conversations we engage in between official meetings and concerts are the heart and soul of the International Society for Contemporary Music. Every year when we gather, people ponder how we can keep these conversations going throughout the rest of the year. This new ISCM Newsletter is an attempt to address this wish. It is an opportunity to share important news as well as to describe events that can inspire all of us.
Read MoreOne more week to submit works for the ISCM World New Music Days 2026 in Romania
There’s just one more week before the Call for Works for the ISCM World New Music Days 2026 (Romania) closes on 1 October! Until then we are looking forward to receiving submissions from both ISCM Sections, Members and individual composers. If you are a composer and your work has not been submitted by an ISCM Section or…
Read MoreAchtung International! Salzburg & 100 Years of the International Society for Contemporary Music
On the occasion of the centennial anniversary of the ISCM Universität Mozarteum Salzburg has put together an extensive publication on the history of the ISCM. Achtung International! Salzburg & 100 Years of the International Society for Contemporary Music | Salzburg & 100 Jahre Internationale Gesellschaft für Neue Musik covers a wide range of topics and…
Read MoreCall for Works for score collection ‘No(w) String’ (MATRIX New Music Centre / Flemish Section)
The ISCM Flemish Section (MATRIX New Music Centre) is launching a Call for Works. As part of their educational activities they are preparing an anthology of contemporary music for string instruments, suitable for young / amateur musicians. The Call invites each section of the ISCM to suggest up to 3 suitable compositions for this collection.…
Read MoreRodrigo Herrera Muñoz: Postre Colchaguino
Rodrigo Herrera Muñoz (b. 1981) studied composition at the Catholic University of Chile, being a student of Alejandro Guarello, Pablo Aranda, and Rafael Díaz. His works have been performed by the following groups: Symphony Orchestra of the University of La Serena, PUCV Chamber Orchestra, Camerata Universidad de Los Andes, Chilean Chamber Orchestra, Chilean Symphony Orchestra,…
Read MoreIryna Kyrylina: Zapalyu svichu
Iryna Kyrylina (25 March 1953 – 4 September 2017) was a Ukrainian composer. She was born in Dresden, Germany, and studied with R.I. Vereschagin at the Kiev Musical College, and with M.V. Dremlyuga at the Kiev Conservatory, graduating in 1977. After completing her studies, she taught at a Kiev Music School and directed children’s choirs.…
Read MoreJoão Madureira: Open Enclosure
(Submitted by ISCM – PORTUGUESE SECTION) The output of Portuguese composer João Madureira (b. 1971) includes orchestral, chamber and operatic music, works for solo instruments, as well as music for film and theatre. His works have been presented at various festivals – in Portugal, throughout Europe, in Asia and South America – by several ensembles…
Read MoreISCM World New Music Days 2021 Call for Scores Announced
We are pleased to announce the official Call for Works for the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) World New Music Days 2021. Members are invited to submit scores/projects for the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) World New Music Days 2021, taking place in Shanghai and Nanning from September 17 – 20, 2021 (Shanghai)…
Read MoreIn Memoriam Stephan Dunkelman (1956-2020)
Stephan’s spirit possessed an uncommon lightness, suppleness and expansiveness because it was blessed by something larger than life. As a wonderful composer, his music is replete with these qualities. But, Stephan’s gifts were multifold. He was also a wonderful person, highly intelligent, extremely generous, kind, loving, honest and decent while still remaining true to his…
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