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From May 23 to 31, the World New Music Days will take place in Bucharest. During this annual gathering of the International Society for Contemporary Music, music from all over the world will be performed, including, of course, the submission by ISCM-Vlaanderen. On Sunday, May 31, the very last day of the festival, CORO: VERSA…

Call for Works – educational scores for clarinet

As a documentation centre and educational organization, MATRIX [New Music Centre] introduces diverse audiences to contemporary music. Our activities include workshops, exhibitions, book publications, summer school and much more. Having published score collections for guitar, saxophone, piano, brass instruments and strings, we are now preparing a collection of recent scores for clarinet, suitable for amateur…

Romania Announces Works Chosen for the 2026 ISCM World New Music Days

SNR-SIMC, the Romanian Section of the ISCM and the host of the 2026 ISCM World New Music Days Festival titled “Columna Infinita”, has announced the works that have been selected for performance on the festival, which will take place in Bucharest from 23 to 31 May, from the official submissions from ISCM member organizations as well as from individual…

Jacqueline Fontyn elected as ‘Honorary Member’ of the ISCM

On June 3, 2025, the General Assembly of the ISCM elected two new Honorary Members. With this title, the internationally connected organisation aims to recognise individuals who have built remarkable international careers and have made significant contributions to contemporary music. Alongside Karen Rehnqvist from Sweden, Jacqueline Fontyn (b. 1930) now joins this select circle of…

Renovations!

Dear MATRIX visitor, The historic building in which we are housed, the Huis van Ophem, will soon undergo a thorough restoration. The roof will be replaced and new windows will be installed. The stairwell and the sanitary facilities will also be given a good freshening up. But you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs ……