Composers from all over the world without age limitation - are invited to present works for the Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien.
The Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien announce the PIERROT LUNAIRE INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION 2012. Composers from all over the world - are invited to present works for the Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien. Created on an initiative
of the Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien the Pierrot Lunaire International Composition Competition 2012 will launch its edition during the 2012-2013 seasons. This competition for chamber works will be open to composers of all nationalities, with no age restrictions. Its aim is to encourage and promote musical creation while developing lasting ties between the Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien and the composers of today and, in this way, actively contribute to a renewal of the chamber repertoire.
Prize for the winning Composition
1. Prize: Euro 5.000,- and minimum three performances by the Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien during its 2012-2013
international concert tour season.
Additionally, the Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien could create a list of pieces, which it suggests for performance along with the prize-winning pieces during the 2012-2013 international concert tour season.
Deadline for entries: December 15, 2011 (certified by the post office stamp)
Instruments: The compositions submitted for the competition must use ONLY the following instruments, either together or
in sectors, involving a minimum of 2 performers and a maximum of 5, without conductor participation and without vocal
participation.
Flute (single performer including piccolo, G alto flute)
Clarinet in B-flat (single performer including A-clarinet and B-flat bass clarinet)
Violin (single performer)
Cello (single performer)
Piano (single performer)