Conferences / Workshops

The ISCM WNMD often has conferences and workshops as part of this annual event. There are also of course many conferences and workshops that are relevant to our goals, and these are listed here. 

ANNA KORSUN WINS GAUDEAMUS PRIZE 2014

Yesterday, after the closing concert of the Gaudeamus Muziekweek 2014, the winner of the Gaudeamus Prize 2014 was announced. From the five nominees, the international jury unanimously chose Anne Korsun (1986) from Ukraine. The members of the jury, consisting of Vanessa Lann, Wim Henderickx, and Oscar Bianchi felt the entries were varied and of high…

2014/08/02-08/16 47th Darmstadt International Summer Courses for New Music

On 2 August, the 47th Darmstadt International Summer Courses for New Music will open under the artistic direction of Thomas Schäfer with Karlheinz Stockhausen’s legendary composition Carré for four orchestras, four choirs, and four conductors, and Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s Cortege. The two-week festival (2-16 August 2014) features over 30 concerts, performances, semi-scenic musical theater events…

2014/08/13-08/17 TIES 2014 -Toronto International Electroacoustic Symposium

TIES 2014 -Toronto International Electroacoustic Symposium (13-17 Aug)- Full schedule, abstracts, programme notes and bios are now online. See you there soon! / L’horaire complet, ainsi que les résumés, notes de programme et biographies sont maintenant en ligne. À très bientôt! Read more…

2015/09/03-09/13 Gaudeamus Academy and Music Week

Gaudeamus Muziekweek presents the latest music created by young pioneers. The Dutch festival, which has won national and international plaudits, takes place in Utrecht from 9 through 13 September. From classical crossover and minimal soundscapes to modern composition with (live) electronics. Gaudeamus Muziekweek 2015 offers excellent opportunities to immerse yourself in the newest music. Read more…

2014/07/30 The 16th International Kozani Music Seminar

The 16th International Kozani Music Seminar announces its composition competition to be held in August 2014 is open to composers of all ages and nationalities. Unpublished works and works in the public domain may be submitted, including works that have been performed previously and won competitions in the past. The duration of works is to…

2014/09/10-09/20 Ultima 2014

2014/09/10-09/20 Ultima 2014 is the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution, and under the theme “Nation”, the festival will focus on how a local musical identity is expressed in the context of an international, digital world. In this contect also the Ultima Academy 2014 (10 – 19 September);THE NATION: Singing in unison or playing solo….

2014/10/31 Impuls events

2014/10/31 We, Impuls, announce the start of the international impuls composition competition call and draw your attention to another competition with infos on Franz Schubert and Modern Music. Please also find some updates on our Academy programs and tutors for upcoming February (registration has started and places are filling up quickly with some classes already…

2014/05/31 Annual International Young Composers Academy

2014/05/31 Annual International Young Composers Academy in Tchaikovsky city (Perm region), August 29 – September 13, 2014 is the large-scale international composer workshop in Russia. Artistic director is a composer Dmitri Kourliandski. Academy is a creative laboratory for young composers and musicians from around the world. During fortnight workshop the young composers write new compositions…

2014/04/30 Scelsiana 2014

2014/04/30 Scelsiana 2014: a weeklong event with instrumental master classes, meetings, and concerts intended for young musicians who wish to gain greater insight into the music of Giacinto Scelsi. Concentrating on repertoire by this major 20th century composer, the project’s mission is to pass the knowledge of those who worked directly with the great Italian…

2014/07/20-08/02 Ticino Musica

2014/07/20-08/02 Ticino Musica is an international meeting of young musicians coming from all around the world. The contemporary music laboratory focuses in the creation of strong collaboration bonds between different actors: composers, interpreters, conductors and ensembles. The contemporary music laboratory’s structure may be described as follows: masterclass in composition with professors Vladimir Tarnopolsky and Mathias…