More than 220 composers apply for Finn prize

More than 220 composers apply for Finn prize

Orchestras

norman lebrecht

May 31, 2024

Almost 230 compositions from 37 nationalities were submitted for Finland’s Uuno Klami Composition Competition. The highest number of entries came from Italy, Finland, Germany, Britain and Spain.

The selected finalists are
Yves Balmer, 45 (France/Switzerland): Stiacciato

Jonathan Brigg (pic), 39 (Britain): Reflektor

Matei Gheorghiu, 39 (Romania/Finland): From the Village of Nowhere (piano concerto)

Dawid Grenda, 21 (Poland): you dream in a language i can’t understand

Roberto Sansuini, 57 (Italy): FLOW (flute concerto)

Comments

  • zandonai says:
    May 31, 2024 at 9:29 pm

    I’m surprised no asians or women.
    I hope these guys can write hummable tunes and beautiful melodies — something sorely lacking in today’s new music.

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  • John Borstlap says:
    June 1, 2024 at 10:43 am

    Yves Balmer:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIzejxxUDWA

    Jonathan Brigg:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2zmJYVkBY4

    Matei Gheorghiu:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjZUEEjPtzw

    Dawid Grenda:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbvy4BgodcA

    Roberto Sansuini:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJu5OUy8rEY

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  • Michael says:
    June 1, 2024 at 2:13 pm

    Come on Norman, be consistent and slam the organisers for ignoring the “national interest” and shortlisting foreigners, including a Brit, ahead of the Finns ….

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