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Cammuso Tag: new http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cammuso Tag: new en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:56:00 +0000 mrhg2 on "Kettle's Yard - New Music Group - 23.11.11" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/508#post-529 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:52:58 +0000 mrhg2 529@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Join us for a concert of 'mystery and intrigue' with the New Music Group conducted by Mark Gotham. Five stunning pieces you've probably never heard live played with passion and commitment in the perfect setting of Kettle's Yard. Plus student works and a touch of poetry. Berio - O King Ives - The Unanswered Question Kurtág - The Answered Unanswered Question Dallapiccola - Piccola Musica Notturna Villa-Lobos - Chôrus No. 7 (Settiminio) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=312602265420859" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=312602265420859</a> tkw23 on "University Of York Spring Festival Of New Music 2010" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/324#post-337 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:48:04 +0000 tkw23 337@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Dear fellow music students, If you like new music, performing, composing, discussing issues surrounding composition and the contemporary composer, or just to listen to all of that going on around you, then this year's Conference Weekend at the York Spring Festival of New Music 2010 is definitely for you! This two-day event will feature showcases of student compositions, composition workshops, seminars about new music and collaborations with other fine arts, concerts and more. Taking place at the University of York on 15th and 16th May 2010, this annual festival is being run for the second time by students, for students. Last year's Collaboration Day saw four ensembles from universities across the UK come together to perform each other's pieces and experience each other's different attitudes and outlooks on new music composition and style. This year we have expanded into a two-day event to incorporate more time for discussion and research about and around composition, new music, and also exploring cross art form practice and how the music relates to other fine arts. Moreover, the weekend's events are all entirely free of charge! The Conference Day on Saturday 15th May will feature talks by composers and writers who have worked together; round-table discussions of new music for all involved to debate and discuss issues surrounding contemporary composition; workshops, and an evening concert given by the Black Hair Ensemble will round off the day. Sunday 16th May is the Collaboration Day: an opportunity for you to have your piece performed by an ensemble from another university, and to meet other new music enthusiasts. Continuing the theme of 'Words and Music', a composition workshop run by the newly formed Chiasmus Ensemble from Manchester, offers the chance to write a short piece to a predetermined narrative written by creative practitioner in writing and storytelling, Gina Perry. Composers and performers will also have rehearsal time to collaborate and work together towards the final performance in one of two showcases during the day of your compositions, pieces which you have submitted for ensembles at other universities to perform. If you would like to be involved in the Weekend, or would like more information, please email James at <a href="mailto:conference@yorkspringfestival.co.uk">conference@yorkspringfestival.co.uk</a> . Alternatively, feel free to call me on my mobile number below if you need more information. The deadline for an ensemble, department, performer or composer to register as participating in the day, for logistical and planning reasons, is Friday 4th December, and an initial deadline for compositions to be submitted to the respective performers is Monday 12th January. If you are part of, or know of a new music ensemble in your department, ask them about it and please do get in touch! The more people here to share the experience and participate in the spirit of collaboration, the better it will be! James Whittle Conference Weekend Manager, Spring Festival of New Music 2010 <a href="mailto:conference@yorkspringfestival.co.uk">conference@yorkspringfestival.co.uk</a> 07973 424537 bdjc2 on "Svrsvm Corda 2009 - Cast Auditions" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/273#post-285 Tue, 26 May 2009 16:51:38 +0000 bdjc2 285@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ ‘SVRSVM CORDA’, a newly-commissioned opera based on the myth of St. Catherine of Alexandria, is pleased to open applications for leading cast members and chorus. This exciting work has been composed as part of St Catharine’s College’s celebration of the University’s 800th Anniversary, and features new music by Benjamin Cox to an original libretto by Edward Herring, both current students of the college, and will premiere at the College on SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER, 2009. This emotional story follows the life of Catherine of Alexandria, from her beginnings as a pagan to her martyrdom for her Christian faith. Inspired by a vision of her betrothal to Christ, Catherine begins preaching the Christian message, provoking the disapproval of her parents and catching the attention of the powerful Roman Emperor Maxentius and his loyal advisor Porphyrius. Having failed to disgrace her faith, Maxentius incarcerates Catharine. She subsequently converts the Emperor’s wife, Porphyrius, and the prison guards, resulting in their deaths. Driven to insanity, Maxentius orders Catherine’s tortuous death on a spiked wheel, but is thwarted when the wheel shatters because of ‘divine power’. Panic-stricken, Maxentius offers Catherine a final chance to repent, but her refusal to bow to his will leads to her beheading. Auditions will be held on SATURDAY 13TH JUNE (10AM-6PM) and MONDAY 15TH JUNE (9AM-4PM) in ST CATHARINE’S COLLEGE CHAPEL. To arrange an audition please contact the producer Sophie Henstridge (serh4@cam.ac.uk) in advance to arrange a time (auditions will last no longer than 10 minutes). Please specify whether you will require an accompanist and, if possible, your choice of repertoire. Singers are requested to audition with one or two pieces that demonstrate their vocal capabilities, and preferably adhere to the character for which they are auditioning. Available roles include: CATHERINE (soprano) EMPEROR MAXENTIUS (bass) PORPHYRIUS (tenor) QUEEN (mezzo-soprano) FATHER (bass/baritone) MOTHER (mezzo-soprano) 1ST CITIZEN (tenor) 2ND CITIZEN (baritone) CHORUS (SATB) For more information about the roles, please contact either Sophie or Ben (bdjc2@cam.ac.uk)