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Ostrava Days are over. They have crossed the Rubicon.
6.9.2017
Ostrava, September 4, 2017 – This Saturday, the 9th iteration of Ostrava Days biennial festival/institute has reached its climax at Triple Hall Karolina with Victor Hanna (Ensemble Intercontemporain) virtuoso solo part in Olga Neuwirth’s 2016 composi... more
In their second half, Ostrava Days present Radical Past or Miroslav Srnka opera
30.8.2017
Ostrava, August 29, 2017 – Ostrava Days have successfully entered their second half. Day after day, the eventful program continues to confirm that the festival is an internationally unique project and plays an integral part in the history of modern m... more
FIRST TIME TODAY - new symphony orchestra ONO in Triple Hall Karolina
27.8.2017
Today at 7 pm ONO - Ostrava New Orchestra will debut. The international symphony orchestra made up of 85 musicians from 20 countries was founded for the needs of this years Ostrava Days Festival. These students and absolvents of music academies are i... more
… AND ONO WAS BORN OSTRAVA HAS A NEW SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
23.8.2017
PRESS RELEASE / AUGUST 20, 2017 Ostrava, August 20, 2017 – ONO stands for Ostrava New Orchestra. On August 17, 2017, the hall of Janáček Conservatory Ostrava witnessed a historic moment: after formation phase consisting of on-line communicatio... more
Ostrava Days begin tomorrow!
23.8.2017
Ostrava, August 23, 2017 – Tomorrow, Ostrava becomes the place to be for new music enthusiasts from around the world. From August 24 until September 2, the Moravian-Silesian metropolis hosts Ostrava Days, an internationally unique festival that forms... more
THE CZECH MUSIC COUNCIL AWARD GOES TO THE COMPOSER, INITIATOR AND ORGANIZER OF THE OSTRAVA DAYS PROJECT
21.8.2017
The Czech Music Council Award is going to be presented to composer and art director of Ostrava Days PETR KOTÍK on Wednesday 23rd August 2017 at 7 p.m. in Cineport, Provoz Hlubina in Ostrava at the occasion of the preview of Czech TV documentary “Unta... more
In two weeks’ time, Ostrava Days will turn the North-Moravian metropolis into an epicentre of new music
14.8.2017
Ostrava, August …, 2017 – Ostrava is an important cultural hub, especially well-regarded in the musical world, and Ostrava Days, since the inception of the festival in 2001, has been a major factor behind this reputation. Ostrava Center for New Music... more
Documentary Untamable Kotik at Ostrava Days
19.7.2017
AUGUST 23 / 7 PM / CINEPORT UNTAMABLE KOTIK A new film by Czech Television (the national public television network), Untamable Kotik documents Kotik’s performances, rehearsals, travel, and personal life. Switching back and forth between New Yor... more
The New York Times about Roscoe Mitchell
19.7.2017
A Pioneering Black Composer Keeps Pushing Blending jazz improvisation, post-John Cage modernism, funk and the occasional touch of rock, the Art Ensemble of Chicago and its co-founder, Roscoe Mitchell, made good on the ambition of its motto: “Great B... more
Petr Kotik marks 75th birthday with friends and their music
23.6.2017
Petr Kotik sat on the stage at (le) poisson rouge Wednesday night, talking with colleagues Philip Glass, Alex Mincek, and George Lewis, speaking about how the old ways of music were returning. What he meant was the seamless career of the composer who... more
PRAGUE-NEW YORK EFFECTS - STRING NOISE AT CZECH CENTER NEW YORK
23.6.2017
Today concert at Czech Center New York will show violin du String Noise with world premieres by Michal Rataj and Petr Cígler, among others. Both pieces will be programed also at Ostrava Days - on Friday, August 25 at Coal Mine Hlubina! http://... more
Ostrava Days in New York
24.4.2017
Ostrava Days 2017 in New York! Sold out concert at the Czech Center, Bohemian National Hall with following program:: George Lewis - Emergent (2014) Claire Chase (flute) and 4-channel sound Muhal Richard Abrams - Trio Things... more
OSTRAVA DAYS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS 2017 PROGRAM
18.4.2017
OSTRAVA DAYS 2017 Festival of New and Experimental Music August 24 – September 2, 2017 Ostrava, Czech Republic 24 performances • 30 world premieres 200 musicians from Europe and the U.S. Debut of a new symphony... more
Effects New York - Ostrava
17.3.2017
THE ORCHESTRA OF THE S.E.M. ENSEMBLE Petr Kotik, Conductor WORLD PREMIERES BY GEORGE LEWIS, ROSCOE MITCHELL, CHRISTIAN WOLFF, AND PETR BAKLA. WORKS BY MUHAL RICHARD ABRAMS, PETR KOTIK, AND JACKSON MAC LOW With soloists: ... more
OSTRAVA DAYS 2017 - APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
1.3.2017
Based on numerous requests, we decided to extend the application deadline. All the applications must now be postmarked by March 15, 2017. By sending your application we will know that you want to participate. The scores and recordings can be ... more
Petr Kotík and Monotone-Silence Symphony by Yves Klein
15.1.2017
Petr Kotik, a long-standing giant in the world of experimental music... written by San Francisco Chronicle after sold out (1 500 visitors) performance of Yves Kleins Monotone-Silence Symphony - http://www.sfchronicle.com/music/article/Study-in-sound-... more
Deadline for Ostrava Days 2017 Institute in 3 months!
9.1.2017
AUGUST 14 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 Ostrava Days 2017 (August 14 – September 2, 2017) is a working environment with a focus, among others, on compositions for orchestra. There are two resident orchestras: the 80-piece Ostrava New Orchestra (ONO) and the 3... more
Happy New Year
27.12.2016
We wish you Happy New Year and as a gift, you can watch our documentary movie about Ostrava Days 2015 - https://youtu.be/VOAqVAUPJO0!!! ... more
Czech Music Quarterly about Space & Sound project
16.12.2016
Check out the newest review about Space & Sound project for Czech music Quarterly by Matěj Kratochvíl. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 ... more
OSTRAVA DAYS 2017 ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENCY FOR ITS INSTITUTE
12.10.2016
AUGUST 14 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 Ostrava Days 2017 (August 14 – September 2, 2017) is a working environment with a focus, among others, on compositions for orchestra. There are three resident orchestras: the 85-piece Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, the... more
