Gaudeamus Foundation
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The Gaudeamus Foundation and Contemporary Music Center is a renowned center for contemporary music. The Gaudeamus Foundation organizes and promotes contemporary musical activities and concerts both in the Netherlands and abroad. Founded in 1945, Gaudeamus focuses on supporting the career development of young composers and musicians through its library facilities, contacts with international organizations, and its own activities. While in 2008, the Gaudeamus Foundation was incorporated into the Muziek Centrum Nederland, as from 2011 the Foundation will continue to operate independently.
[edit] Activities
- Gaudeamus International Composers Award, focuses on music by young composers and includes composers' competition.
- International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition, for performers of contemporary music.
- Concerts and Festivals
- Library and Documentation Center for contemporary music
- Gaudeamus Information, newsletter
- Co-producer of the Output festival, edition 2007
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Gaudeamus Official Web site
- European Conference of Promoters of New Music (ECPNM)
- International Association of Music Information Centers (IAMIC)
- International Music Council of the UNESCO
- Association of Producers of Electronic Music (PEM)
- Dutch Association of Contemporary Music Venues (VAMP)
- Trans Artists: information on Composer in Residence Programs
