Music : Sound Park Austria

About Sound Park Austria

Sound Park Austria, a collaboration between the Austrian Cultural Forum London and the arts venue „The Forge“ in Camden Town, introduces Austrian artists in the categories Jazz, New Music, Contemporary/Experimental, Pop, World, Vocal, Electronic to the UK music scene. In connection with local acts, the aim is to enforce cultural ties and networks between the UK and Austria. Sound Park Austria strives to suggest innovative and creative projects, presenting a clear vision and strong identity. The platform is curated by Philipp M. Moll.

Sound Park Austria XI – Global Folkloric

Up-coming: Sound Park Austria XI – Global Folkloric

28 March 2012, 7.30pm | The Forge
With this concert Sound Park Austria returns to the genre of World Music exploring how it fits into our cultural landscape. Ángela Tröndle and Sophie Abraham aka ‚The little band from Gingerland’ discover the ...
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Sound Park Austria X – Music to Picture

Sound Park Austria X – Music to Picture

9 February 2012, 7.30pm | The Forge
The tradition of bringing music together with the moving image goes back to the era of silent movies, when scores would be improvised in realtime by pianists in the playhouse. Over the past hundred years ...
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Sound Park Austria 7: World Music

Sound Park Austria 7: World Music

15 June 2011, 7.30pm | The Forge
The Austrian Cultural Forum London presents a unique music series which aims to stimulate the creative exchange between Austrian and British musicians whose repertoire encompasses music outside the classical tradition. When thought of as a ...
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Sound Park Austria 6: Singer–Songwriter

Sound Park Austria 6: Singer–Songwriter

6 April 2011, 7.30pm | The Forge
In this concert SPA presents 4 versatile singer-songwriters from Austria and the UK: Amy Smith, Martin Klein, Heidi Vogel and Trouble Over Tokyo. Amy Smith’s music has been heard on radio (BBC2) and used ...
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Sound Park Austria 5: Jazz

Sound Park Austria 5: Jazz

23 February 2011, 7.30pm | The Forge
Sound Park Austria (SPA) aims to stimulate the creative exchange between Austrian and British musicians whose repertoire encompasses music outside the classical tradition. As part of this concert the ACF London proudly presents the John ...
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Sound Park Austria 4: World Music

Sound Park Austria 4: World Music

23 November 2010, 7.30pm | The Forge
The fourth concert in this series of Austrian music outside the classical tradition will offer insight into the all-encompassing genre World Music. London-based Austrian Bernhard Schimpelsberger aka Taalis is a sought after percussionist in the ...
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News

Schubert marathon on BBC Radio 3

The 215th anniversary of Schubert's birth will be marked by Radio 3 in March with 200 hours of continuous broadcasting devoted to the composer. Find out more

Friedrich Cerha wins Siemens Music Prize

Friedrich Cerha has been awarded the international Ernst von Siemens Music Prize 2012. The Austrian composer, born in 1926, will be awarded the prize, valued at €200,000, for his life's work.  In addition Soundings composer Luke Bedford was awarded the Composers' Prize.

Theater an der Wien announces the creation of a 'Junges Ensemble' for singers of exceptional talent

Junges Ensemble seeks to develop new talent and allow them to gain valuable experience working as part of Theater an der Wien!  Openings for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone / bass-baritone and bass are available for periods between 2-7 years. 

Deadline for applications is February 28th 2012. Email: jungesensemble@theater-wien.at for further information.

Austrian Music Export has a new website!

Visit www.musicexport.at to find out about new musicians and events happening in the Austrian music scene!