III. PIERROT LUNAIRE INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION

Composers from all over the world without age limitation - are invited to present works for the

Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien ®.

Created on an initiative of the Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien ® the Pierrot Lunaire International Composition Competition 2010 will launch its third edition during the 2010-2011 seasons. This competition for chamber works will be open to composers of all nationalities. Its aim is to encourage and promote musical creation while developing lasting ties between the Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien ®. and the composers of today and, in this way, actively contribute to a renewal of the chamber repertoire.

Deadline for entries: May 31st.,  2010 (certified by the post office stamp)

Instruments: The compositions submitted for the competition must use ONLY the following instruments, either together or in sectors, involving a minimum of 2 performers and a maximum of 5, without conductor and without vocal participation.

Flute (single performer including piccolo, G alto flute)

Clarinet in B-flat (single performer including A-clarinet and B-flat bass clarinet)

Violin (single performer)

Cello (single performer)

Piano (single performer)



Prize for the winning Composition
1.Prize: Euro 5.000,- and minimum three performances by the Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien ® during its 2010-2011 international concert tour season.


Guidelines [PDF Format]


Application Form [PDF Format]


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