"Goethe Institut Johannesburg hosts a concert on Tuesday 28th November with a program consisting of fixed electronic music works and a few solo instrumentalists."
As part of the ISCM World New Music Days Festival 2023, the Auditorium of Goethe Institut Johannesburg will host an electronic music concert in the afternoon of Tuesday 28th November with a program consisting of fixed electronic music works (with no performer) and a few solo instrumentalists that use electronics. The program includes ten pieces selected in the ISCM (International Society for Contemporary Music) Call for Works for this year's festival.
The ISCM World New Music Days festival is an annual global celebration of contemporary music, showcasing cutting-edge compositions from around the world. In a historic milestone, this year's festival will be hosted for the first time in South Africa, scheduled to run from November 24th to December 3rd. This festival carries historical significance on two fronts: it marks the centenary of the ISCM, celebrating 100 years of the organization's existence. Moreover, it stands as the inaugural World New Music Days held on African soil. World New Music Days 2023 will not only honor ISCM's century-long legacy but also serve as a platform for global connections and cultural exchange through the medium of new music.
The World New Music Days Festival is set to take place over 10 days in Johannesburg, Soweto, and Cape Town, and promises an exhilarating and diverse program that spans various musical genres, from orchestral and ensemble performances to quartets, trios, duos, and solo concerts. The festival's lineup includes celebrated South African artists and ensembles, such as the renowned Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and the Odeon String Quartet, who will take center stage. Additionally, the festival will feature international talents hailing from countries as diverse as Angola, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Germany, Hungary, France, Italy, the United States, and Spain, contributing to the grandeur of this musical celebration.
With a strong Pan-African focus at its core, the program is designed to promote creative exchanges with Europe, facilitate access to international markets, and honor the significant contributions of the diaspora. This groundbreaking event is poised to be a remarkable celebration of musical innovation and cultural exchange, where the dynamic spirit of contemporary music will shine brightly on the global stage.
For the full festival program, click here
About New Music SA:
NewMusicSA is a non-profit arts advocacy organisation that promotes the
creation, performance, and enjoyment of South African new music. Founded in
1999 and operating formally since 2003, NewMusicSA is the South African
section (and current only African section) of the International Society for
Contemporary Music (ISCM). The organisation supports and amplifies the
sounds of tomorrow by nurturing the creation, performance, and appreciation
of new music for adventurous listeners in South Africa and beyond; and plays a
key role as a national and international supporter, connector, and advocate for
the whole new music community in South Africa.
