Through this call, two composers to be commissioned to write new pieces for Riot Ensemble.

The first composer will write a 5-8’ quartet for flute, clarinet, violin, and cello (with or without electronics) to be premiered at Tzlil Meudcan in July 2022. The commission fee for this work will be £750.

The second composer will write a 10-15’ ensemble work for our October 2022 concert at Kings Place (our first concert this year takes place on 21st January 2022). The composer will select a lineup of up to twelve musicians (with or without electronics) drawn from David Del Tredici’s Syzygy. The commission fee for this work will be £1500 - with an additional fund of up to £500 available to offset travel costs - and the premiere will take place in London on 14 October 2022.

Eligibility
Any composer not currently represented on the Riot Ensemble 2022 Season is eligible to apply.

See link below for further details.