In order to promote new music and its diffusion, French string quartet LONTANO announces a composition call for 3 pieces for string quartet (without electronics).
Application deadline : the 8th of may 2022.
Three works will be chosen by the Lontano Quartet:
1) 1 work will be selected to appear in the Quartet's next album (at Gallo-Cascavelle, 2022), alongside other new works: https://vdegallo.com/en/
Included :
- A recording session with Lontano Quartet in studio conditions
- A commercial release of the album with worldwide digital production
- A performance by the Lontano Quartet in Les Musicales d’Assy Festival 2022, Haute-Savoie (France)
- And possibly : a participation in a conference about new music in Les Musicales d’Assy Festival 2022
2) Two other chosen scores will be played in Les Musicales d’Assy Festival (August 2022).
- A performance by the Lontano Quartet in Les Musicales d’Assy Festival 2022 (with live recording)
- And possibly : a participation in a conference about new music in Les Musicales d’Assy Festival 2022
> > Max duration: 15-17 minutes (no minimum duration) / No electronics / Original works (no edited works)
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HOW TO APPLY ?
Registration:
1. A full-filled application form and a scan from the identity card or passport
2. A score (in PDF)
3. A CV and/or biography /or catalogue ; cover letter (optional) ; website (optional)
4. All documents must be sent per email to violonlunaire@gmail.com no later than the 8th of May 2022
JURY: Every application will be examined by the Lontano Quartet.
INSTRUMENTATION: String quartet, without electronics or any sound system
DURATION OF THE PIECE : 15 to 17 minutes max (no minimum duration)
SCHEDULE :
End of application time : the composition and the complete file must be sent no later than the 8th of May 2022.
Date of results : per email, no later than the 22nd of May 2022.
MORE INFORMATIONS :
https://en.quatuorlontano.fr/appel-%C3%A0-candidature