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Sound as Matter

In honor of the 25th anniversary of sound artist Hans van Koolwijk, Music Center the Netherlands (MCN) presents the special exhibition ‘Sound as Matter’ in Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. On 14 August the latest work by Van Koolwijk, ‘The Klankkaatser' (Sound-Reverberator), will be unveiled. (see video).
More videos and information aubout the exhibition>>


God's own accordion

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'In the spotlight' features contributions by prominent Dutch music journalists on current musical events in or from the Netherlands. Prior to the International Organ Festival 2010 Haarlem, read God's Own Accordion written by Bas van Putten>>

Update Program Music Week 2010

Gaudeamus Music Week 2010, September 2-10, Amsterdam

The jury of the Gaudeamus Music Week 2010 has nominated 21 compositions for the Gaudeamus Prize 2010. These compositions, will be performed in the Gaudeamus Music Week, which will take place in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from September 6 to 12, 2010. The program is now online. Read more>>

International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition

April 9 to 17, 2011 in Amsterdam. Open to all soloists or duo-members born after April 1975 and vocalists after April 1970. For ensembles up to twelve performers, the average age of members must not exceed 35. Application deadline is November 1st, 2010. Read more>>

Welcome

Welcome to the page of The MCN Contemporary department. We promote Dutch contemporary music, both compositions and musicians and ensembles, nationally and internationally. You'll find more information about our activities here.

Speakers' Corner

Participate in current issues in contemporary music on the virtual MCN-Speakers' Corner. Reactions and suggestions are more than welcome. Begin your own discussion by e-mailing your article (maximum 2000 words) to the editorial staff.

Operatie Muziektheater

Operatie Muziektheater, debate 3: New Horizons

Friday 28 May 2010
2:30 -5:00 p.m.
Nieuwe Luxor Theater, AG Rotterdam.

Following the debates on talent development and marketing, Operatie Muziektheater concludes this season with a debate on new artistic developments. Given that the future of music theatre and opera in the Netherlands must be seen in a wider and international perspective, collaboration has been established with the network organisation Opera Europa. The debate will take place during the Opera Days Rotterdam.

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