Kournos Music FestivalKournos Music Festival Facebook ad: “Open Call for New Musical Composition”
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Open Call for New Musical Composition 6th Kournos Music Festival | Lemnos, Greece Category: Commission / Residency / New Work Deadline: 17/2 Location: Lemnos, Greece Audience: Children / Young audiences Description The 6th Kournos Music Festival launches an international open call for the commissioning and presentation of a new musical work, to be premiered on the island of Lemnos in summer 2026. The selected composer will be invited to participate in a one-week artistic residency on Lemnos in spring 2026, providing time for research, immersion in the local context, and preparation of the final work. The commissioned piece should be a 35-minute composition for young audiences, inspired by the first archaeological excavation of the ancient city of Hephaistia (1926–1936) — a landmark decade that shaped the modern understanding of the island’s cultural heritage. Fees & Support The selected composer will receive a commission fee, covering the creation of the new work. In addition, the one-week residency on the island of Lemnos (spring 2026) includes: Accommodation Local transportation Per diem / hospitality support Travel costs to and from Lemnos will be covered Details regarding the exact fee amount, payment schedule, and contractual terms will be communicated upon request Artistic Framework The project invites composers to reflect on themes of excavation, memory, discovery, and historical imagination, translating archaeological research into a contemporary musical narrative accessible to children. Instrumentation Accordion Percussion Voice (Tenor) Presentation Premiere: Summer 2026 Location: Lemnos, Greece Context: 6th Kournos Music Festival Audience: Children / Young audiences Selection Committee Stefanos Thomopoulos – pianist Chara Kotsali – dancer / choreographer Kristia Michael – vocal artist / composer Michalis Paraskakis – composer, President of the Greek Composers’ Union Kristin Sofroniou – pianist / researcher Practical Information Details regarding eligibility, application requirements, fees, deadline, selection criteria, and residency conditions will be provided upon request. 📩 Contact: [email protected]
