Results: Black Pencil in Schokland Prize – Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
The international call for short compositions “Black Pencil in Schokland Prize” was a tremendous success with 174 compositions written by composers from 36 countries received. The jury decided to grant not one but two prizes and three honorary mentions. “Black Pencil in Schokland Prize winners are: 1st equal - Jonatan de Jesús Carrasco Hernández (Mexico, 1981) The Gangway (for accordion) 1st equal - Aart Strootman (the Netherlands, 1987) Popular Archeology: Volca #1 (for percussion) Honorary Mentions: Luca Donati (Italy, 1995): Ipseity (for viola) Yushun Pei (China, 1992): Breathing (for panflute) Otto Wanke (Austria, 1989): Scattered Views (for recorder) The five above mentioned compositions will be premiered on 10th July, 2022 in Schokland, The Netherlands. A professional recording will follow. The jury consisted of the members of Black Pencil: Marko Kassl (accordion), Jorge Isaac (recorder), Matthijs Koene (pan pipes), Esra Pehlivanli (viola), Enric Monfort (percussion) and composer Roderik de Man. |