Stauffer Academy - Five Day Composition Course - 12th-16th Feb 2022 - Cremona, Italy

Between the 12th-16th of February 2022, Gabriel will be leading a masterclass at the Stauffer Center for Strings in Cremona, the birthplace of the violin (home of Amati, Rugeri, & Stradivarios). During the course, Gabriel will explore the question: How do we compose music in the 21st Century? The students will be challenged to re-evaluate their roles as composers and reconsider the potential of contemporary classical in the context of modern 21st century life. The lab will explore the role of electronics alongside the importance of acoustic performance and also discuss performance practice, exploring ideas about how to bring contemporary works to new audiences.

Please share this with any young composers you know, particularly those who have an interest in working with electronics and acoustic ensembles. For more details about the course, visit the website here. The deadline is January 17th 2022andplease note thatthe program is entirely free, except accommodation which must be organised by each individual.