Contemporary
Gaudeamus Music Week
Each year in the first week of September, the contemporary department at MCN presents a cross section of the latest developments in the global village of contemporary music at this world renowned festival. The major event of the Gaudeamus Music Week is the competition for young composers.
Do you want to know more?
- Read more about the history of the Gaudeamus Music Week.
- In the hall of fame you will find all winners of the Music Week since 1957.
Ted Hearne Winner Gaudeamus Prize 2009
The Gaudeamus Prize 2009 was awarded to the American composer Ted Hearne (1982). He receives the award of € 4,550, intended as a commission for a new work to be performed at the next edition of the International Gaudeamus Music Week in 2010. More information Gaudeamus Music Week 2009: Winners, jury, selecion, program, photos and films>>
Watch the videoreport of the Gaudeamus Music Week 2009
Program 2010
The complete program is now online!
and download here the flyer
Jury Selection 2010
The jury has nominated 21 compositions for the Gaudeamus Prize 2010.
These compositions, selected from more than 400 entries, will be performed in the Gaudeamus Music Week (Amsterdam, September 6 to 12, 2010). At the end of this week this same jury will announce the winner of the Gaudeamus Prize. Read more>>





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