IEMA – composition workshop – World Premieres

09/2012 Royaumont foundation – FR

The IEMA-Ensemble includes 15 young musicians, one sound designer, a conductor and two composers in residence (2011/12 : Birke Bertelsmeier, Martin Güttler). These two composers and two composers recommended by Royaumont (Clara Iannotta and Gabriele Vanoni) had the opportunity to create new pieces in two steps: the first period explores the concepts of “try-pout” and “input” under the guidance of the experienced members of Ensemble Modern, the second period contains the rehearsals and concerts.

Some photos taken during the rehearsals:

photos © Barbara Fahle

On 5th September 2012 , a schoolclass of 33 pupil (12-13 years old) was invited to attend one of the rehearsals. A discussion with the young composers has been organised.

Pieces have then been premiered at Royaumont foundation on 9^th September 2012.

9/09/2012 – 3pm @ Royaumont Foundation (salle des Charpentes) // Young creation an new european networks

Clara Iannotta (1983) : Aphones 2 pour 13 instruments (2012) (8’) (WP)

Martin Grütter (1983) : Heroes of Feedback (2012) (8’) (WP)

Gabriele Vanoni (1980) : Nite-night for ensemble (2012) (13’) (WP)

Birke Bertelsmeier (1981) : nichtsdestotrotz (2012) (13’) (WP)

Works of these four young composers have been experimented and worked by young performers under the direction of illustrious members of the Modern Ensemble of Francfort. It is a chance for them to confront themselves for the first time to the orchestra, and to inaugurate a european tour inside the ULYSSES network.