Founded in 1987, the Exposition of New Music is a festival of contemporary experimental works, which sees the “exposition” of its title not solely as a presentation, but also as interaction, participation and lively communication with people and the public space.
Since 2012, when the Filharmonie Brno became the festival’s organiser, our programming has followed various threads, based on the spatial arrangements of the city of Brno, and responding to a need to reflect the rich gamut of trends present in contemporary musical productions. Thus, the Exposition has focused on sound installations, noise music and musical interventions into the public space, as well as traditional concert performances. Since 2020, the festival has a new programmer, who proposes an entirely new – his own – perspective on contemporary music.
We would also like to present projects that go beyond music itself or link music with other media new or old, be that in the form of installations, screenings, exhibitions, in situ performances or other.
This year’s Exhibition of New Music with the subtitle [NO IDEAS] BUT IN THINGS will be held from 13 to 19 October 2024.
Join us and discover the magic of contemporary classical music in unique and inspiring spaces. The New Music Exposition is a meeting place of innovation and tradition, where every note opens up new horizons. The Brno Philharmonic invites you to a festival that pushes the boundaries of musical art. Experience something extraordinary and witness premieres that write the history of contemporary music. We look forward to seeing you at the 36th Exposition of New Music!
What can you expect this year?
6 unique tailor-made projects – special festival projects that you won’t hear anywhere else.
New Czech works in the water reservoirs on the Yellow Hill – spatially specific compositions composed especially for this magical place.
Czech premiere of the FRESCO project – a five-hour musical journey around the Besední dům.
3 world and 2 Czech premieres – presenting the latest works by contemporary composers.
Smetana through the eyes of the 21st century – innovative interpretations of Bedřich Smetana’s works by contemporary composers.
18 Composers of Contemporary Music – prominent composers who have been involved in projects commissioned by the festival.
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