The Sixth International Jurgenson Competition for young composers has been organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, the Centre for Contemporary Music (Moscow) and Jurgenson Charity Foundation.
Open to composers born after 15 March 1975.
The competition invites submissions in the following categories:
- compositions for soloist ensembles or for voice and soloists (6-16 musicians);
- string trio or quartet;
- compositions for marimba or percussion ensemble (up to 6 musicians).
The instrumentation for soloist ensembles could include: 1 flute (also piccolo, also alto), 1 oboe (also English Horn), 1 clarinet (also clarinet bass), 1 bassoon, 1 horn, 1 trumpet, 1 trombone, percussions (2 musicians), 1 piano, 1 harp, 2 violin, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 double-bass.
Instruments in scores for percussion ensemble must be grouped by performers.
Duration: 6 -15 minutes.
The application package, marked "To the organizing committee of the International Jurgenson competition for young composers", should be submitted to the following address:
Centre for Contemporary Music
Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory
B.Nikitskaya 13, of.316,
Moscow 125009 Russia
Tel/fax (+7 495) 690 51 81
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