ISCM World New Music Days Festival 2023 Unveils Electrifying Line-up
NewMusicSA, the proud host of the 2023 ISCM World New Music Days (WNMD) festival, is excited to announce its 10 festival days, scheduled to take place in South Africa from November 24 to December 3, 2023. This extraordinary event promises to be a groundbreaking celebration, bringing together over 100 composers from 50 countries and establishing itself as a true global nexus for new ideas, collaborations, and artistic fusions.
The ISCM World New Music Days festival, an annual event organised by the International Society for Contemporary Music since 1922, is set to make history .With more than 70 innovative compositions performed by over 200 musicians in 25+ events, WNMD 2023 will be the most significant assembly of contemporary music ever witnessed in South Africa.
The festival will span across Gauteng and the Western Cape, with events in Johannesburg, Soweto, Cape Town, and surrounding areas. Audiences can expect over 20 concerts held in multiple venues, offering a diverse range of musical experiences each day.
Confirmed highlights include performances by renowned South African artists such as the Mzansi National and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestras, the MIAGI Orchestra, Odeion String Quartet, Ancient Voices, Leon Bosch, Kathleen Tagg, and Khanyisile Mthetwa, and international acts like Ensemble Modern (Germany), Umze Ensemble (Hungary), Vertixe Sonora (Spain), Burkina Electric (Burkina Faso), William Chapman Nyaho (Ghana), and many more.
Lukas Ligeti, the Artistic Director of the festival, shared, "There are three programmatic pillars to the festival. The first upholds the fundamental principle of ISCM World New Music Days, ensuring that at least one composition from each chapter organisation is performed. The second pays tribute to the festival's historical significance by revisiting landmark works of the 20th and 21st centuries. Lastly, the third pillar highlights the festival's distinctiveness by presenting a diverse selection of new, experimental, and unconventional music connected to Africa."
The festival will particularly emphasise the creative music landscape of Africa south of the Sahara, with a dedicated special program named Oluzayo – African Music Futures.
Stay informed about the WNMD 2023 events by following updates on NewMusicSA's website, social media platforms, and various media outlets. The ISCM and NewMusicSA warmly invite everyone to mark their calendars for this historic celebration of music, culture, and artistic innovation.
Stay Informed
NewMusicSA will provide frequent updates on festival planning through its website, social media platforms, and various media outlets. The ISCM - International Society for Contemporary Music and NewMusicSA eagerly anticipate your participation in the upcoming WNMD 2023 events. Please mark your calendars for these historic dates.
Organiser Links
Website: www.newmusicsa.org.za
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewMusicSA
Instagram: www.instagram.com/newmusicsa
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@newmusicsa
Twitter: www.twitter.com/NewMusicSA
Hashtags: #WNMD2023 #NewMusicSA
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NewMusicSA, the proud host of the 2023 ISCM World New Music Days (WNMD) festival, is excited to announce its 10 festival days, scheduled to take place in South Africa from November 24 to December 3, 2023. This extraordinary event promises to be a groundbreaking celebration, bringing together over 100 composers from 50 countries and establishing itself as a true global nexus for new ideas, collaborations, and artistic fusions.
The ISCM World New Music Days festival, an annual event organised by the International Society for Contemporary Music since 1922, is set to make history .With more than 70 innovative compositions performed by over 200 musicians in 25+ events, WNMD 2023 will be the most significant assembly of contemporary music ever witnessed in South Africa.
The festival will span across Gauteng and the Western Cape, with events in Johannesburg, Soweto, Cape Town, and surrounding areas. Audiences can expect over 20 concerts held in multiple venues, offering a diverse range of musical experiences each day.
Confirmed highlights include performances by renowned South African artists such as the Mzansi National and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestras, the MIAGI Orchestra, Odeion String Quartet, Ancient Voices, Leon Bosch, Kathleen Tagg, and Khanyisile Mthetwa, and international acts like Ensemble Modern (Germany), Umze Ensemble (Hungary), Vertixe Sonora (Spain), Burkina Electric (Burkina Faso), William Chapman Nyaho (Ghana), and many more.
Lukas Ligeti, the Artistic Director of the festival, shared, "There are three programmatic pillars to the festival. The first upholds the fundamental principle of ISCM World New Music Days, ensuring that at least one composition from each chapter organisation is performed. The second pays tribute to the festival's historical significance by revisiting landmark works of the 20th and 21st centuries. Lastly, the third pillar highlights the festival's distinctiveness by presenting a diverse selection of new, experimental, and unconventional music connected to Africa."
The festival will particularly emphasise the creative music landscape of Africa south of the Sahara, with a dedicated special program named Oluzayo – African Music Futures.
Stay informed about the WNMD 2023 events by following updates on NewMusicSA's website, social media platforms, and various media outlets. The ISCM and NewMusicSA warmly invite everyone to mark their calendars for this historic celebration of music, culture, and artistic innovation.
Stay Informed
NewMusicSA will provide frequent updates on festival planning through its website, social media platforms, and various media outlets. The ISCM - International Society for Contemporary Music and NewMusicSA eagerly anticipate your participation in the upcoming WNMD 2023 events. Please mark your calendars for these historic dates.
Organiser Links
Website: www.newmusicsa.org.za
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewMusicSA
Instagram: www.instagram.com/newmusicsa
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@newmusicsa
Twitter: www.twitter.com/NewMusicSA
Hashtags: #WNMD2023 #NewMusicSA
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