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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…

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…

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 ……

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, and brass instruments, we are now preparing a collection of scores for string instruments, suitable for young musicians.…

Our latest online exibition is now in the air! Discover the fascinating music and personality of Kaija Saariaho at bit.ly/webexposaariaho. In collaboration with Muziekcentrum De Bijloke Gent.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS Meet & greet: instruments from all over the world On 28 APRIL 2023 ISCM-Vlaanderen, Kunstenpunt and Concertgebouw Brugge organise a sector meeting on composing for instruments from all over the world. WHY? We know little about the fascinating worlds of the balafon, darbuka, erhu, kannel, kemenche, duduk, oud or sheng. They occasionally…

We asked Marino Sudo which book she would recommend to everybody who is interested in new music. Discover her choice here!

Summer vibes, new books and scores, visit our library and discover our latest acquisitions! A selection from the new acquisitions: DESERT PLANTS – Walter Zimmermann. Originally published in 1976, Walter Zimmermann’s book Desert Plants was reissued by MusikTexte in 2020. The book includes interviews with 23 diverse American composers, and is enriched with many original photos and…

After some difficult months, our library is back at its normal habits. You can still consult our collection from home via “scan on demand“. Just send an e-mail to Melissa to receive a scan of (a chapter of) the book or score you want to study. KU Leuven users can also choose to use the…

In an attempt to help slow down the spread of COVID-19, the MATRIX library has been closed for a while. As from Tuesday 14 July, you can visit us again, after making an appointment (contact Melissa Portaels). Prior to your visit, you can always consult our catalogue. If you want to return your loaned items,…

In an attempt to help slow down the spread of COVID-19, the MATRIX library will be closed until further notice. However, it is possible to use our collection by the loan-on-demand service. Simply browse the catalogue, make your pick and contact Melissa Portaels with your request. The pick-up point is the Artes Erasmushuis library (Blijde Inkomststraat…

In an attempt to help slow down the spread of COVID-19, the MATRIX library will be closed until further notice.

Internet, tablets and smartphones create endless new possibilities for the creation, performance and presentation of music. MATRIX invited music journalist Monika Pasiecznik to explore concrete examples of encounters between music and technology.

Flanders has a rich tradition of choir music. But what about the 21st century?

We asked composer James Saunders to tell us about his favourite book: ‘Mary Flanagan and Helen Nissenbaum’s Values at Play in Digital Games’.

MATRIX is happy to present its brand new website.