The project Europasinfonie connects 12 locations across Europe into one networked orchestra and choir performing together in real time. Only the string section plays live in Dresden. All other instrumental groups and two choirs remain in their respective countries yet play together as if in the same concert hall.
The project is now calling for applications from composers who are legal residents of one of the Creative Europe eligible countries.
Three composers will each receive a commission to compose a complete work, which will be premiered in June 2027, in a real-time, multi-location concert performance distributed throughout 12 European countries, with a live audience in Dresden, Germany, and broadcast worldwide via live stream.
The competition is open for submissions in two categories:
- Orchestral Work: scored for large symphony orchestra
- Orchestral Work with Choir: scored for large symphony orchestra and choir
As part of the application, composers must submit an excerpt of at least 2 minutes from their proposed work. If selected, composers will develop this excerpt into the full commissioned work (15–20 minutes).
Winners will be invited to a workshop with Andrea Molino and the technical team, to be held in conjunction with the first technical test in Dresden on 20 October 2026. Attendance is strongly encouraged. Remote participation may be possible.
At least one of the three prizes will be awarded to a composer aged 35 or under.
Three winning composers will each receive a commission of 14,000 EUR gross, with world premieres at Messe Dresden in June 2027.
