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Calefax travels to New Zealand for a series of workshops and 9 concerts for the first time! The programme presents a captivating blend of classical compositions, including Bach’s intricate Baroque harmonies, Schubert’s Romantic lyricism, and the jazzy flavours of Gershwin’s iconic An American in Paris. Calefax will also perform the thrilling premiere of a newly CMNZ-commissioned work that celebrates the diverse and vibrant musical heritage of New-Zealand.
Participate in the annual Calefax Composers Competition for reed quintet! The theme this year is to write an overture. The winning composer will be awarded a prize of 2.500 EUR and their piece will be performed or recorded by Calefax.
Calefax shares the stage with the well-known Iranian singer Mohammad Motamedi in November 2024. Together, the musicians perform a mix of traditional Iranian songs with instrumental classical music.
Calefax tours six to eight concertprogrammes per season in the Netherlands and tours abroad to a.o. the USA, China, Japan, UK, Eastern-Europe and Germany.
| Tue 17 Sep | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | Concert Chamber | Auckland / NZ | Info | Tickets |
| Wed 18 Sep | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | The Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts | Hamilton / NZ | Info | Tickets |
| Thu 19 Sep | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | 4th Wall Theatre | New Plymouth / NZ | Info | Tickets |
| Fri 20 Sep | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | Public Trust Hall | Wellington | Info | Tickets |
| Sat 21 Sep | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | MTG Century Theatre | Hawke's Bay / NZ | Info | Tickets |
| Tue 24 Sep | 19.30 | Tour New Zealand 2024 | Civic Theatre | Invercargill / NZ | Info | Tickets |
Participate in the annual Calefax Composers Competition for reed quintet! The theme this year is to write an overture. The winning composer will be awarded a prize of 2.500 EUR and their piece will be performed or recorded by Calefax.
The winner of the sixteenth edition of the Calefax' Composers Competition for reed quintet is the Swedish composer Erik Valdemar Sköld (1991)! He won the first prize for his composition Óðinn.
Calefax invites composers of all ages and nationalities to participate in the 16th annual Composers Competition for Reed Quintet. The winner will be awarded a prize of € 2,500 and their piece is performed by many reed quintets.