Musica Nueva Màlaga International in collaboration with the village of Frigiliana announces its Second International Festival for Composers, to take place in the picturesque surroundings of Frigiliana village, within easy reach of Málaga International Airport on the Spanish Costa del Sol.

Composers of any nationality, without age limit, are invited to submit a work or works for performance in concert at MNMI 2009.

Participants have the opportunity to reside in Frigiliana, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, located at the foot of Sierras Almijara and Tejeda, a few minutes drive from the Mediterranean Sea.

Concerts will be held in Frigiliana and at  various nearby locations on the Costa del Sol. All other events take place in Frigiliana itself. Concerts will be recorded, and participants may receive a CD copy of their work free of charge for private use only.

Composers whose works are accepted for performance at MNMI 2009 will also be invited to give a presentation about their own music during the Festival and will be recognized as Guest Composer of the MNMI. A certificate will be given to each participant.

Composers unable to attend MNMI 2009 in person, may also have their work(s) performed at the Festival and recorded in concert, by submitting work(s) according to the conditions below, together the appropriate payment.

Places are also available for those wishing to attend the Festival as auditors (listeners) only.

Conditions for the submission of works

Works submitted may be unperformed or previously performed, without restriction.

Scores and parts for all must be received by MNMI, together with a completed form and full payment of €250 (Category1) or €350 (Category2)  by 31 May, 2009.

Composers may submit more than one work. Each additional work  attracts an additional payment of €150 (Category1) or €250 ( Category2). All work is subject to the conditions below.

CATEGORY 1 solo. Works may be scored for solo instrument, to be performed by resident international soloists, or for ensemble of up to 15 musicians. Solo instruments available are flute (doubling piccolo, alto flute) oboe (cor anglais), clarinet (E flat, bass), saxophone (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone), trombone, percussion, piano.

CATEGORY 2: ensemble. Works for the MNMI ensemble may be scored for any number of players from the following list: flute (picc, alto), oboe (cor anglais), clarinet (E flat, bass, saxophone), bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion, harp, piano, 2 violins, viola, violoncello, double bass.

The average duration of works should be in the region of 5–10 minutes (Category 1)  or 8-12 minutes (Category2). For works of longer duration or special difficulty, additional payment may be requested to take account of increased rehearsal time.

Acceptance of works
Applicants will be informed as soon as possible after the closing date if their works have been accepted for performance, and if any special conditions apply. Payment made for works not accepted will be immediately refunded.

Conditions for auditors
Applications for places must be received by MNMI, together with a completed form and  payment of €100, by 31 May, 2009. 

Application
Anybody interested in attending this festival should send the application form, before the 31 May 2009, to the following address:

International Festival for Composers 2009
Ayuntamiento de Frigiliana
C/ Real Nº.80  Frigiliana 29788  Málaga  Spain

Telephone: + 34  95 2533259
Fax: + 34  95 2533434  
http://www.musicanuevamalaga.com

MNMI Artists in Residence 2009

Composers in Residence
Professor Dinu Ghezzo  (New York University)
José Manuel López López (IRCAM  Paris)

Música Nueva Málaga Ensemble
Barrie Webb conductor

Solo Performers
Christopher Redgate (England)  flaut, oboe
Emil Sein (Spain) clarinet, saxophones
Barrie Webb (England) trombone
Valentin Casap (Spain) percussion
Nika Shirocorad (Russia) piano

Festival Programme

The Festival programme consists of composer presentations performer presentations on contemporary instrumental techique concert performances.

Additionally, Composers in Residence will be available for individual consultation, and to offer advice to participants during ensemble rehearsals.

Solo concerts will present a wide variety of composers and styles, with works from each artist’s existing repertoire alongside works submitted by participants.

Provisional Programme Outline

The final number of concerts will depend upon the number of works accepted for performance at MNMI 2009.

Meals and accommodation

Frigiliana village offers a special arrangement for participants in MNMI 2009 to stay full board at the Frigiliana Indoor Sports Centre. For an all-inclusive price of €250 participants can take 3 meals per day and enjoy free use of the large outdoor swimming pool and keep fit facilities, together with dormitory accommodation.
 
Participants who prefer hotel or private accommodation should contact the MNMI administration who will help find a suitable alternative. Participants taking hotel or private accommodation can still take meals and enjoy the sports facilities upon payment of the €250 fee por the entire Festival.

The 250 Euros fee for the Festival meal/sports centre/accommodation package (with or without dormitory accomodation) is payable in cash at registration in Frigiliana.