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 Fifteen Minutes of Fame
Summary:One Minute Pieces Call
Deadline: 30 September 2014
Date Posted: 26 February 2014
Details: Fifteen Minutes of Fame was designed by producer and composer Robert Voisey to create an opportunity for composers to get their works performed and heard by audiences around the world.

The presentation of fifteen works in a short amount of time allows for the performance of composers works who would not normally get programmed on a chamber concert.

" The obvious strength of that approach is that it allows many composers to gain exposure in a short time span. But there is also an esthetic benefit... Since the pieces are performed in quick succession and each has a character of its own, the audience is treated to a kaleidoscope of styles; in turn textural and tonal, avant-garde and neo-romantic... like the entire smorgasbord of contemporary idioms was playing a game of musical chairs, so to speak, and the effect was thrilling. " - Damjan Rakonjac, Artificialist

Since the beginning of the project, there have been more than 40 calls for different musicians and ensembles ranging from solo piano to string quartets, brass quintets and harp ensemble. A list of the musicians and ensembles who have participated can be found on the Fifteen Minutes of Fame Musician Page. The variety and quality of the musicians exemplifies Fifteen Minutes of Fame's organization and popularity.

There are usually more than ten different calls for works at any given time. A living composer has many opportunites to write a new work to receive a world premiere. The Fifteen Minutes of Fame calls are announced far in advance to allow for composers to germinate an idea and well craft their score. A full list of current writing opportunites for composers can be found on the Fifteen Minutes of Fame Call for Works Page

NB Final entry dates range from 21st February to 30th September.

Web Site:http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/#14-07-12