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Grammy Ensemble Premieres Global Works
9 Jul
Summary
- Eight new international music works debut at Mizzou.
- Alarm Will Sound presents premieres on July 25.
- Festival features 564 applicants from 45 countries.
Columbia, Missouri, will host the Mizzou International Composers Festival from July 20-25. The festival culminates on July 25 with a public concert at the Missouri Theatre, featuring the Grammy Award-winning ensemble Alarm Will Sound. This concert will premiere eight new works by international composers, selected from a competitive pool of 564 applicants representing 45 countries.
Led by artistic director Alan Pierson, Alarm Will Sound has been the festival's resident ensemble since 2010. The festival's artistic director, Stefan Freund, noted that it is a space for discovery and dialogue, placing Columbia on the global new classical music map. The program also includes guest composers Karola Obermüller and Jlin, alongside performances by experimental quartet Yarn/Wire and footwork pioneer RP Boo.
All events are free and open to the public, offering opportunities to meet the composers. A complete schedule is available online. The festival represents a vibrant summer tradition celebrating diverse compositional voices and artistic growth.
