A Journey of Artistic Discovery Across Europe
precept.concept.percept XIV. - residency program for composers, performers and conductors
.abeceda Institute
Deadline
Participation fee
- Open to composers at all stages of their academic and artistic development- Open to performers, conductors and composers with an academic skillset not necessarily specialised in contemporary performance; all instruments welcome
Participation Fee: 600 EUR / 400 EUR [students] / 250 [auditors]*
Application Fee: free
The precept.concept.percept residency focuses on a collaborative creative process where performers and composers work closely together to prepare for a performance at the sixth Bled Contemporary Music Week (Bled, Slovenia, EU). Composers present, optimize, theorize, and develop new works, while performers form an ensemble to refine their practice and premiere these compositions.
FORMAT:
Stage I.
- 4 Online Workshops: November 2025 - February 2026
- Performers and composers present their artistic practices and prepare for the creation and performance of new works
- Q&A
Stage II.
- 3 Online Workshops: March 2026 - May 2026
- Sessions focused on score readings, and in-depth analysis and reflection of the composed works, and preparation for the following one-week workshop at the festival
- Q&A
Stage III.
- 1-Week Workshop in Bled, Slovenia: June 15-21, 2026 [rehearsals]
- Performance at the sixth Bled Contemporary Music Week in Bled, Slovenia with professional documentation: June 22-26, 2026
Deadline
Participation fee
- Open to composers at all stages of their academic and artistic development- Open to performers, conductors and composers with an academic skillset not necessarily specialised in contemporary performance; all instruments welcome
Participation Fee: 600 EUR / 400 EUR [students] / 250 [auditors]*
Application Fee: free