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Electronic Work Inspired by the Classical Electronic Era
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Electronic Work Inspired by the Classical Electronic Era

Gaudeamus

April 13, 2026Utrecht, Netherlands / Europe

The Gaudeamus Muziekweek in Utrecht, a venerable festival for contemporary avant-garde music, presents this highly specialized open call challenging modern producers to bridge the gap between historical avant-garde electronics and modern DSP processing. Rooted deeply in the genealogy of European synthesis, this call demands both technical mastery and profound musicological awareness. It offers ...

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The opportunity to produce a bespoke, commissioned short electronic work inspired by pioneers like Luctor Ponse or Ton de Leeuw, with potential integration into the prestigious Gaudeamus festival programming. This secures a place within an elite institutional narrative.

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This specific open call is restricted to composers and music producers who are currently living or studying in the Netherlands. It demands both technical mastery and profound musicological awareness of historical avant-garde electronics.

Dates & details

Programme dates
Not specified (potential integration into Gaudeamus festival)
Duration
Short electronic work
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No direct funding
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Free

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