Gaudeamus

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Gaudeamus presents young music pioneers. The eponymous and highly renowned music festival takes place in September, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

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Gaudeamus presents young music pioneers. The annual Gaudeamus Muziekweek is the oldest music festival in the Netherlands. Next edition 5-9 September 2018.

Besides the annual festival in September we offer a broad palette to music lovers across the year in exciting programme formats at extraordinary locations. Embrace the here and now and sample the latest work of young music pioneers.

Gaudeamus is internationally recognised as THE expert when it comes to the latest developments in composed music. For over 70 years Gaudeamus has stimulated development and provided a stage for the newest generation of composers. An important example is the prestigious Gaudeamus award, a highly regarded and sought after international prize for young music pioneers.

"Gaudeamus presents, organises, stimulates and supports the newest music by young music pioneers. With the yearly festival the Gaudeamus Muziekweek, the Gaudeamus Award for composers up to 30 years old and numerous events and co-curatorships throughout the year - all from our base in Utrecht. For 70 years Gaudeamus has worked hard to provide music pioneers worldwide with a stage and to bring the music of tomorrow to curious music lovers. It is impossible to imagine today’s international world of new music without Gaudeamus."