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