2024
The 2024 edition of the Vienna Contemporary Composers Festival was marked by an extraordinary community of diverse composers who shared their time, talent, and creativity in Vienna. Their works showcased a remarkable range of styles and artistic vision. PHACE ensemble and Mivos Quartet continued to deliver superb performances, while new guest artists Huan Li, Eva Reiter, and Mika Pelo enriched the festival with their expertise and insight. As always, Irvine Arditti returned to record the composers' works, adding another layer of artistic collaboration to an unforgettable festival experience.
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Click here for VCCF 2024 Concert Programs
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Click here for Ryan Ragsdale testimonial
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2023
In addition to outstanding performances by the PHACE ensemble, our 2023 edition had the Mivos Quartet joining the program for the first time, also performing at the highest level. We also had special guest artists, such as Tina Tallon and Damon Talley. As usual, Irvine Arditti recorded music by our fellow composers.
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2022
Our 2022 edition had participants composers from 14 different countries, bringing music in the most different styles as one can imagine. icarus Quartet, loadbang, and PolyMuse String Quartet performed concerts during the festival. PHACE ensemble and Irvine Arditti recorded music by our composers. Please watch the video below, made right after Trinton's recording session with PHACE ensemble.
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2020 & 2021
Canceled due to COVID-19.
2019
Our 2019 edition had the premiere of Trimor Dhomi's opera and a set of fantastic pieces for PHACE ensemble. Participants enjoyed several tours, masterclasses, and lectures, including a guided visit to the Secession Building and a fantastic lecture by Schoenberg scholar Áine Heneghan.
The masterclasses and recording sessions with world renowned contemporary performer Irvine Arditti were a major highlight this year. Mr. Arditti was delighted to record composers' works.
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