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The Fifty-Fifth Annual Symposium of Contemporary Music 2-3 October 2009
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About the ONIX Ensamble ONIX ENSAMBLE is a well known and acclaimed group of Mexican musicians dedicated to promote the best of Latin American contemporary music today. All members have an international career and the experience of soloists and virtuosi musicians, a fact that has had a powerful impact on the collective musical result, reviewed as:Unique in Latin America, exceptional, hypnotic…with amazing strength and musical expressiveness (Classical Music Review)ONIX was founded by Mexican musician Alejandro Escuer in 1993. The mission of the group is to be the voice of Mexican and Latin American composers under the honored principles of cultural diversity, high quality musical craftsmanship and artistic originality. About the Symposium The Annual Symposium of Contemporary Music, established in 1952, brings prominent guest composers or performers to campus each year for a two-to-three-day residency. IWU faculty and students participate in the performance of works by guest composers and in discussions on aesthetic or analytical issues. Guests also give master classes and presentations to composition and performance students. Recent guests of the Symposium include; Grammy recipients Libby Larsen and John Corigliano; two of Europe's most widely celebrated composers, Arvo Pärt and Louis Andriessen; and the acclaimed ensembles Present Music and the New York New Music Ensemble. The Symposium forms part of IWU's New Music Series, which also includes recitals of contemporary music by guest composers and performers, faculty performances, the New Music Cafe concert series, ensemble concerts featuring new music, and recitals of student compositions. |
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Previous Guest Composers, Performers, Scholars
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