New Music Indaba recognises The Riot of Spring
NewMusicSA, which supports the creation of New Music by South African composers of all stylistic and cultural backgrounds, will hold its annual New Music Indaba at the UKZN Howard College campus from 10-13 October 2013, contemplating the theme, Riot of Spring, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of Stravinsky's iconic Rite of Spring
The aims of the festival are to showcase South African composers and performers, encourage young performers through the institution of a cadet programme, and provide opportunities for developing composers to receive instruction and feedback on their work through master classes with leading South African composers. The festival will be curated and co-ordinated by Fiona Tozer.
This year, the focus is on showcasing some of South Africa's many talented composers and performers. The festival's educational function extends to developing both young composers and performers. For young performers, a cadet scheme is to be instituted within the ensemble. For developing young composers, interactive composition workshops will be held.
Invited to compose short pieces
Workshop participants will be invited to compose short pieces based on this theme to be discussed by the new ensemble in two interactive workshops.
Additional workshops offered will include composition workshops by Clare Loveday and members of the "Insurrections" project, Jürgen Bräuninger, Sazi Dlamini and Brydon Bolton, plus individual instrument workshops by members of the ensemble, and a workshop on composing with Sibelius software co-ordinated by Dr Chris Cockburn of the University of KwaZulu-Natal's music faculty. Registration for workshops is free.
The opening concert will be a piano duet of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring performed by Jill Richards and Michael Watt. Other concerts will include the première performance of the South African New Music Ensemble, a second concert by sub-groups from the ensemble, and performances by DuoFourIVTwo, Into, and the KZN Youth Choir.
The NewMusicSA Annual General Meeting will be held during the festival and all members are encouraged to attend. NewMusicSA members will be given free entrance to the Friday and Saturday concerts, so now is a good time to make sure your membership is up to date.
Programme:
Opening concert - The Rite of Spring (four-hand piano arrangement) Tickets R100 (concessions R50) include snacks and a glass of wine.
Tickets R50 (concessions R20)
The South African New Music Ensemble. Tickets R50 (concessions R20).
DuoFourIVTwo. Tickets R50 (concessions R20).
The South African New Music Ensemble. Tickets R50 (concessions R20).
Sunday New Music Matinée. Free concert (donations welcome).
Admission to all concerts is free for NewMusicSA members. The annual membership subscription is R150. Membership forms will be available at the door, or can be downloaded from the website.
For more, go to www.newmusicsa.org.za or contact moc.acirfai@gkrezot or +27 (0) 72 822 7988.
