Krzysztof Penderecki International Composers' Competition ARBORETUM Radom City can be proud of its centuries-old music tradition. The most distinguished Polish composer of the Middle Ages, Nicholas of Radom, created his music in this royal city. It emphasises the standing and the importance of the centre, also on the cultural map of the Jagiellonian country. The people of Radom have always felt a strong need to create and exist in a cultural field. It is proved by organisation of the International Composers’ Competition - Certamen Compositorum Internationale ARBORETUM and the commitment of one of the most distinguished composers of our times, Krzysztof Penderecki. The Competition originated from the need to experience art, felt both by creators and the public. The regulations of the competition clearly state that Professor Krzysztof Penderecki is the person who is responsible to decide which of the composers has created a work deserving special recognition. Six compositions w...

Call for Scores - Ensemble Ad libitum English: James Gardner, Keyboard player and composer in The Umbrella (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Posted: 05 Feb 2016 07:23 AM PST Expiration of Opportunity:  Thu, 2016-04-21 Entry Fee:  15.00 Currency:  U.S. Dollar (USD) Association of composers "Ad libitum" is calling for pieces for the "Ensemble Ad libitum" to be performed at the "Contemporary concert series 2016", which will take place early in May, 2016, in Banja Luka city, Bosnia and Herzegovina - at the Jewish Cultural Centre "Arie Livne" Banja Luka. The Call is open to composers of any nationality and age. P ieces should be written for conducted "Ensemble Ad Libitum" which is composed of 7 musicians: Flute (also piccolo) (1 player) Clarinet (In Bb and A) (1 player) Piano (1 player) Violin (1 player) Viola (1 player) Violoncello (1 player) Published date:  5 Feb 2016 MORE FROM THE COMPOSERSITE...