SEMINAR / WORKSHOP
extended vocal techniques in traditional and contemporary music
A hands-on seminar about vocal techniques, such as microtones and overtones, their origin in traditional vocal music, and their use in contemporary vocal music.
Thursday 11 October 2012 10:00 - 13:00 hrs
SEMINAR
choral sounds in Europe
Europe has a great tradition in choral music. We look at contemporary compositions along various dimensions, to find differences and similarities.
Friday 12 October 2012 10:00 - 13:00 hrs
speakers, participants and moderators tba - follow us at www.tenso-vocal.eu
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TENSO YOUNG COMPOSERS WORKSHOP
We received 48 applications for the Tenso Young Composers Workshop.
Five young composers will be invited to come to Stockholm. During two sessions,
they will work on
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James Wood
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(fragments of) a choral score with the Eric Ericson Kammark�r, composer/conductor James Wood and conductor Fredrik Malmberg. Two or three of the composers will be selected for a follow-up workshop to take place in the spring of 2013, where they will have the opportunity to work in more detail on a new composition for chamber choir.
A jury consisting of artistic directors and conductors of Tenso choirs will finally award a commission to one composer, who will be asked to write a new work to be performed in the 2013/2014 season by Tenso choirs.
Thursday 11 October 2012 16:00 - 19:00 hrs
Friday 12 October 2012 16:00 - 19:00 hrs
Kulturfyren, Stockholm
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NORDIC MUSIC DAYS
Nordic Music Days is a festival for new Nordic music that was founded in 1888 and had its origins in existing musical collaboration. It is one of the oldest and best respected festivals for contemporary classical music in the world. The festival is unique in the respect that it is arranged by the composers themselves. This year's festival takes place in Stockholm, curated by Catharina Backman.
for the festival programme, see
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REGISTRATION AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION
We encourage composers, conductors and artistic directors to participate in the seminars. A contribution towards the costs of travel and hotel is available for the artistic staff of members of the Tenso network. Others may apply for a contribution, by writing a motivated request to Tenso project manager Babette Greiner, [email protected]
Registration for seminars and workshops (no costs involved):
email to [email protected]
Concert tickets (buy your own tickets) via ticket office Nordic Music Days
seminars
Thursday 11 October 2012 10:00 - 13:00 hrs
Friday 12 October 2012 - 10:00 - 13:00 hrs
young composers workshops
Thursday 11 October 2012 16:00 - 19:00 hrs
Friday 12 October 2012 - 16:00 - 19:00 hrs
Kulturfyren, Stockholm
programme, times and venues subject to change
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A BIG THANK YOU
The activities of Tenso Network Europe are supported by the Culture Programme of the European Union.
Tenso Young Composers Workshop is organized with the friendly support of the Ernst von Siemens Musikstiftung.
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