Monday, 2 June 2025
New Holland (Community)
16:00
Roundtable Discussion «The end of the time of great compositional techniques»
Presenter: Svetlana Lavrova
What is more important in a composer’s work? Is it the technical perfection, the precision of every detail, the clarity of expression of ideas or the ability of the music to deeply touch human emotions? For many all components of creativity are said to be equally important. However, what has long been in the focus of attention, both from the audiences’ experience and that from researchers is the ability to create complex proportions of components and form structures. The need for the performer to switch like a computer to different levels of organization, while working at the limit of the possible – all these components of the concept of virtuoso composing technique are today fading into the background. In part, this is said to be due to the development of artificial intelligence, with the help of which it is possible to generate structures and create compositions. The discussion will focus on how artificial intelligence is changing or even ending the time of great compositional techniques.
The 12th St. Petersburg International New Music Festival, the largest annual forum of contemporary classical music in Russia and one of the most comprehensive platforms for global new music events. It will be held from May 23 to June 7, 2025. Organized by the St. Petersburg Contemporary Music Center ‘reMusik.org’ under the direction of the artistic director and prominent composer Mehdi Hosseini, the festival is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Government of St. Petersburg, and the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives.
The two-week festival will showcase over 70 diverse artistic events. Concerts will take place at premier music venues across the beautiful city of St. Petersburg. In addition to the many concerts, the festival will also feature online and offline educational programs, presentations, round table discussions, lectures, composer readings, creative meetings, and educational programs called “Composer Courses” for young authors from around the world that are led by prominent teachers from around the globe. Additionally, there will be a laboratory dedicated to improvisational and experimental music.
The St. Petersburg International New Music Festival is a unique event within Russia’s musical culture. It encompasses various aspects of modern academic music, including experimental, electroacoustic, electronic music, multimedia projects, sound art, as well as’ free improvisation’. The presentation format is not limited to traditional academic concerts, but goes beyond it by incorporating diverse performances and experimental shows.
Age Limits
14+
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