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Call to reactivate cultural life in Europe

As a powerful vector for the future of Europe and a key asset for the continent’s social, environmental, and economic sustainability, culture is more than a sector that needs urgent support. Culture is key to healing wounds in times of crisis...

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Online conference: How can young musicians be trained to be professional orchestral players?

On 26-27 March 2021, Cité de la musique-Philharmonie de Paris, in partnership with the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, organises an online conference titled "How can young musicians be trained...

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AEC signs the Keychange Pledge to bring gender equality in the music industry

On the occasion of the International Women's Day 2021, AEC is happy to announce its commitment to taking the Keychange Pledge, an initiative that aims at achieving and transforming representation throughout the music industry. Supported b...

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Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance at the Study in Israel Virtual Fair

On 7 March, the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance (JAMD) will participate in the Study in Israel Virtual Fair, where their study programmes and activities will be presented online.  Throughout the whole day, it will be possibl...

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Dante 700 – Competition of Symphonic Composition 2021

The Camerata Strumentale Città di Prato and the Florence Philharmonic Orchestra – la Filharmonie are announcing an international competition of symphonic composition in order to commemorate the 700th anniversary of th...

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StAMP Virtual Conservatoire – 20 March 2021

The University of St Andrews will continue its StAMP Virtual Conservatoire programme this spring with a multifaceted session delivered by its renowned team of tutors (including the University’s ensemble in residence, The Wallace Collection) and...

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Mauricio Kagel Composition Competition (5th edition)

The Ludwig van Beethoven Department for Piano in Music Education at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna has announced the 5th edition of the Mauricio Kagel Composition Competition.  Since 2010, this competition has be...

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IV Tallinn International Piano Competition

The 4th Tallinn International Piano Competition will take place from 25 November to 3 December 2021 at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. The competition is open to all pianists up to the age of 32. All competition rounds take place a...

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The AEC Pop and Jazz Platform meeting 2021: wrap up

The first virtual PJP meeting took place on February 11-14, 2021 with a record number of 263 participants from more than 95 institutions. The AEC and the PJP Working group members are very proud to have organised such a successful gathering full of...

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i-Portunus 2020-21 – EU mobility scheme for artists, creators and cultural professionals: calls for applications for music and cultural heritage

i-Portunus supports the mobility of artists, creators and cultural professionals among all countries participating in the Creative Europe programme. The programme entered its second pilot phase and it’s co-funded by the Creative Europe Programm...

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