Competitions

Competition suggestion from the members

Every year, a system involving local juries from member sections of the ISCM selects the works to be performed at the WNMD Festival. There are of course also a wide variety of other competitions for composers and musicians, and some of the most relevant ones are listed here.

On Sunday, April 17th, the American percussionist Brian Archinal was awarded the first prize of the International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition 2011

On Sunday, April 17th, the American percussionist Brian Archinal was awarded the first prize (€ 4.500) of the International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition 2011. He was one of the five finalists who battled it out for the three prizes. Following his second round audition with All facing upwards van Piet-Jan van Rossum and Corporel by Vinko…

Martijn Padding is the recipient of the Edison in its new category De Ontdekking (The Discovery)

The Edison Foundation has announced that Martijn Padding is the recipient of the Edison in its new category De Ontdekking (The Discovery) for his work ‘Three Concerti’. The jury was unanimous: “so, contemporary music can sound sunny, playful and uncomplicated.” ….read more

Nikos Ioakeim, Wilko Jordens, Yu Oda and Christiaan Richter are selected for the Final concert of the Henriëtte Bosmans- and Tera de Marez Oyensprijs

Nikos Ioakeim, Wilko Jordens, Yu Oda and Christiaan Richter are selected for the Final concert of the Henriëtte Bosmans- and Tera de Marez Oyensprijs, stimulating prizes for young composers….read more