IX ST. PETERSBURG INTERNATIONAL NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Saint Petersburg Contemporary Music Center «reMusik.org», under the artistic direction of the composer Mehdi Hosseini, announces that the 9th St. Petersburg International New Music Festival is taking place from May 23rd — June 7th, 2022. The reMusik.org Festival is a point of intersection where the diverse world views of contemporary composers meet at a crossroad of musical paths that have emerged in the past few years.
The festival will take place at distinguished venues around the city, which includes the Mariinsky Theater Concert Hall, the New Stage of the Alexandrinsky Theater, the St. Petersburg State Philharmonia, Masterskaya M. K. Anikushina, St. John’s Church Jaani Kirik, Sound Museum, St. Petersburg State Conservatory, and others. Internationally-renowned musical collectives will be performing, such as Ensemble Contrechamps (Switzerland), Vertebræ (France), Vertixe Sonora Ensemble (Spain), neuverBand (Switzerland), Moscow Contemporary Music Ensemble (Russia), NeoQuartet (Poland), Studio for New Music Ensemble (Russia), Y-Band (Switzerland), St. Petersburg Improvisers Orchestra (Russia), and many more. Instead of relying on the form of traditional concerts, we will be offering master classes, pre-concert talks, scientific conferences, forums, presentations, educational lectures, and a variety of workshops.
The Composition Course (curated by composer Alexander Khubeev) will be held in St. Petersburg both offline and online. This creative composing lab is an exciting opportunity for young and emerging composers from around the world. More than 30 composers will be selected through a portfolio application process to meet and work with honors composers and internationally-acclaimed ensembles invited to this year’s festival.
During the 15 days, the Composition Course gives participants access to distinguished composers, concerts, and masterclasses while affording each participant ample time to compose in a relaxed environment and enjoy the famous White Nights Season in St. Petersburg, Russia!
Website: https://en.remusik.org/academy/courses/composition/
DATES
The program will run from May 22nd (Arrival Date) — June 8th (Departure Date), 2022 in Saint Petersburg, Russia
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Early application is highly encouraged. Early sent applications with all included information will be viewed, and assessed prior to the application due date. As a result, an application may be approved by the jury before the actual deadline. The applicant, if approved, will then be informed within a few days of his/her acceptance. This will allow participating composers to spend more time working on their composition, as well as prepare their documents for traveling to Saint Petersburg in a timely fashion.
● Group B: 1 April 2022
● Group C: 1 April 2022
● Free auditors: 5 May 2022
TUTORS
Joanna Bailie (United Kingdom), Franck Bedrossian (France), Michael Beil (Germany), Boris Filanovsky (Russia), Beat Furrer (Austria), Michael Pelzel (Switzerland), Vladimir Rannev (Russia), Simon Steen-Andersen (Denmark) and Francesca Verunelli (Italy).
ELIGIBILITY
All composers age 18 and over
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All applications must be submitted online through application form on https://en.remusik.org/academy/courses/composition/
The jury will select at least 30 composers for three different groups: Group A, Group B and Group C. Each group gives participants the opportunity to advance their musical skills throughout the courses.
Group A
● Minimum of 3 hours of individual lessons with 3 different tutors (Each lesson is 1 hour);
● Performance and professional recording of their work at one of the festival concerts;
● Access to lectures by teaching tutors;
● Access to workshops conducted by invited ensembles;
● Access to all events and concerts;
● 45-minutes presentation of their work.
Group B
● Minimum of 3 hours of individual lessons with 3 different tutors (Each lesson is 1 hour);
● Performance of part of participants’ work during reading session with soloist or ensemble-in-residence;
● Access to lectures by teaching tutors;
● Access to workshops conducted by invited ensembles;
● Access to all events and concerts;
● 45-minutes presentation of their work.
Group C
● Minimum of 3 hours of individual lessons with 3 different tutors (Each lesson is 1 hour);
● Access to lectures by teaching tutors;
● Access to workshops conducted by invited ensembles;
● Access to all events and concerts;
● 45-minutes presentation of their work.
Free Auditors
Auditors are welcome to join the St. Petersburg International New Music Festival. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to learn from accomplished artists and be immersed within the excitement of the Festival. Auditors receive all the benefits of observing experienced artists working with course participants. They will have access to all educational events. Preliminary registration is obligatory.
ONLINE FORMAT
The festival and the courses will take place in Saint Petersburg in a ‘live’ and therefore ‘offline’ format. Even though ‘in person’ participation is our priority, due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, reMusik.org also offers the opportunity to take part in the course online.
INCENTIVES
At the end of the 2022 Festival at least one, but up to three of the most talented composers will be selected to compose a new piece of music for the next Festival in 2023. Additionally their compositions will be published online in one of the ‘reMusik.org’s publishing house editions.
PARTICIPATION FEE
Group A: €750
Group B: €550
Group C: €360
Free auditors: free
● The fees are to be paid no later than 7 days after acceptance notification of course participation.
● The Course fees for participants are the same regardless if you sign up for an ‘live’/ offline or an online course.
● A few fully paid or partial scholarships may be offered by an reMusik.org committee. Interested applicants in course fee aid must write a cover letter with compelling reasons for applying for a scholarship.
For more information about course visit https://en.remusik.org/academy/courses/composition/
If you have any questions contact us at admissions@remusik.org
Deadline 1 April 2022
Website en.remusik.org/academy/
