Call for Works for Schallfeld Ensemble MicroFest Prague 2020
| Call for Works for Schallfeld Ensemble MicroFest Prague 2020 | |
| Summary: | Microtonal Compositions |
| Deadline: | 08 December 2019 |
| Date Posted: | 17 July 2019 |
| Details: |
We announce that microtonal compositions for ensemble of three or four are sought for a concert in Prague on Thursday 23rd of April, 2020. The music will be performed by members of the Austrian Schallfeld Ensemble in the opening concert of the MicroFest Prague 2020 / Institut mikrointervalové hudby 2020. Works should be for the whole quartet or a trio subset from the instruments Flute, Accordion, Cello and Double Bass and include microtonality. The instruments are of standard design, and microtonality on the flute and accordion have their usual limitations. The concert space will be Divadlo Inspirace at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. In the concert, Schallfeld Ensemble will also showcase works from recent standard repertoire that include microtonality. Works containing improvised, meaning not strictly and thoroughly notated, durations and dynamics will also be considered. Microtonal elements can be notated with high precision if desired. Submission Rules and Guidelines Please send a finished microtonal composition for the entire quartet or a trio from the instruments fl., acc., vc., cb. (no electronics available). Works between 4 and 10 minutes, and works performable without conductor are given slight preference. There are no limitations as to who may apply. The work may be old or new, previously performed or unperformed. Your message has to contain the performance material and duration estimate for your finished work, year of composition, and your composer name, telephone number and email address. Other contact or biographical information is not necessary. No specific preparations, electronics, video, lighting or additional stage objects are allowed. Information about the ensemble at https://www.schallfeldensemble.com and about the festival on the festival homepage. 1st Round You may apply with several works, however, we cannot select more than one work from you for this concert. All materials for the work must be sent by Sunday 8th of December to microintervalinstitute@gmail.com as email text and attachments. In the case of sound files, accessible links that allow the download of files for at least three days from the deadline will be accepted. Only independently performable and finished works will be considered. 2 to 3 works to be played will be selected by a 4-member jury made of Lorenzo Derinni of Schallfeld Ensemble (AT/ITA), festival organisers Iva Oplištilová (CZ) and J-T Vesikkala Wittmacher (CZ/FIN), and an internationally established microtonal composer as external member. Submission Checklist – finished microtonal score(s) in electronic format, using the allowed instrumentations only – pdf of a legible electronically notated or scanned hand-written score – duration estimate and year of composition – composer’s contact information: name, email, telephone – send all materials to microintervalinstitute@gmail.com by Sunday 8th of December, 2019, 23:59 Czech time (UTC+2) – no substantial changes to the work will be allowed before the performance – participation is free, there is no entry fee for either round. 2nd Round The composers of the selected works are announced by the jury and contacted for confirmation. After this your work will be rehearsed and performed by Schallfeld Ensemble in the festival opening concert on Thursday 23rd of April, 2020. Please indicate at this stage if the work has been previously performed and provide a short description text of the work and, if you like, press material for the website and program booklet. The MicroFest Prague 2020 Concert in downtown Prague Attendance in Prague on the MicroFest Prague / Institut mikrointervalové hudby 2020 to present yourself, and hear your work performed is preferred though not absolutely required. We will provide you at least 90 minutes of rehearsals with the musicians in Prague. Online video meetings with the musicians are possible beforehand, and the ensemble is based in Austria. You will be given free tickets and access to all official events (two days of lectures, three concerts) of the festival as well as some unofficial events. The website containing this same information: https://microintervalinstitute.wordpress.com/home/ensemble-call-for-works/ |
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