3rd Conlon Music Prize for Disklavier Plus 2015
| 3rd Conlon Music Prize for Disklavier Plus 2015 | |
| Summary: | Piano Composition Competition |
| Deadline: | 21 June 2015 |
| Date Posted: | 04 March 2015 |
| Details: |
The Conlon Foundation is happy to announce the 3rd Conlon Music Prize for Disklavier Plus 2015. The Conlon Foundation is seeking adventurous new works for the electronic reproducing piano, generically known as the Disklavier. For this competition, the focus is on works for (Yamaha) Disklavier, electronics and visuals, with the option of using a pianist. Works not employing visuals are also welcome, as the most important criterium for winning the competition will always be artistic quality. Using alternative controllers (for example, joysticks, Wiiremotes, sensor suits, wireless controllable toys) video, live sampling or the "preparation" of the Disklavier are among the possible techniques to be utilized in the realization of the composer's artistic ideas. The prize of the competition will consist of a performance in the prestigious 2015 Gaudeamus Muziekweek in the Netherlands. The jury will consist of a panel of experts in the field of electro-acoustic new music and visuals, and will judge the submissions for the prize on originality, musicality and performance feasibility. One work will be selected as the winner. The decision of the jury will be made public no later than July 20, 2015. The Conlon Foundation as well as the Gaudeamus Muziekweek will use their national and international networks to generate more performances of the winning work. Guidelines for the competition: • The competition is open to composers and sound artists of all ages and nationalities • The works may have been performed and/or published, but must have been written in of after 2010. • The duration of the piece must be between 6 and 15 minutes The deadline for submissions is June 21st, 2015 and should include: • A score and/or detailed description of the work with clear indications for the use of the Disklavier and the use of electronics and visuals and additional acoustic instrument (piano), alternative controllers or other important details for the performance of the piece. • An audio and video preview of the work in AVI or Quicktime • A short biography of the composer. Submissions can only be done by sending an email to info.at.conlon.dot.nl. The score/description of the work and the biography of the composer must be sent in PDF format. The audio/video preview can be send as attachment if it is less than 10MB. Otherwise is has to be available for download. Composers can apply to use the Disklavier to prepare for a submission. The Disklavier is permanently housed in the Utrecht Music House with whom Conlon has a permanent collaboration. For more information about the Gaudeamus Muziekweek: http://www.muziekweek.nl |
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