More than 220 composers apply for Finn prize
OrchestrasAlmost 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)
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.
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
Come on Norman, be consistent and slam the organisers for ignoring the “national interest” and shortlisting foreigners, including a Brit, ahead of the Finns ….