Period: August 31st – September 4th 2015
The International Classical Music Auditions (ICMA) are exactly what they say they are; auditions during which international soloists can audition in front of a sizeable group of international music professionals (artistic directors/programmers of orchestras, halls, festivals, agents, A&R managers of record companies, representatives from various media e.g.).
There is no formal age limit for participating soloists but the committee which does the pre-selection will only let musicians through to the actual auditions who – in their opinion – have a good chance of (still) having a career as an international soloist.
ICMA 2015 will take place from Monday August 31st until Friday September 4th and the location is the magnificent Chamber Music Hall of the Amsterdam Concertgebouw. On Sunday August 30th in the evening there will be an opening reception and on Friday September 4th the event will be closed with a great party.
Next to the actual auditions there will be ample opportunity for networking. Apart from the opening and closing festivities some interesting outings will be organised in the evenings (some will be included in the arrangement, some not).
The auditions and information of all participants will end up on www.icma.tv (also available for international music professionals who could not make it to Amsterdam).
What do you, as a participating soloist, get out of ICMA 2015?
- The possibility of auditioning in front of a great number of music professionals without having to try and get the individual professionals to invite you and without having to travel to all their different locations
- Your Concertgebouw debut (unless you have already played there, of course)
- A professional 3 camera HD video recording of your performance (on DVD)*
- A professional audio recording of your performance (on CD)*
- A professional photo shoot*
- A professional biography (in English)*
- Your audition and information (including your contact details) on www.icma.tv which will be marketed worldwide (subscription for one year, longer is possible after prolonging your subscription)
- A catalogue listing all names/direct contact details of your fellow participants and the music professionals who attend the auditions
- A great networking opportunity (colleagues and possible partners/employers)
- A great time in Amsterdam with great outings and parties
* To be used for personal/promotional purposes only
What do you, as music professional, get out of ICMA 2015?
- The possibility of hearing around 100 – very critically selected – (young) soloists in one place, in one period. This saves a lot of travel and time.
- Your (company) information on www.icma.tv which will be marketed worldwide
- A catalogue listing your name and contact details and those of your colleagues and the (young) soloists
- A great networking opportunity (colleagues and (young) soloists)
- A great time in Amsterdam with great outings and parties
All information will be available via www.icma.tv from November 1st 2014 and from then on it is also possible to register if you wish to participate. If you want to be kept up to date, please send an e-mail with your full contact details to info@codacapo.com and we’ll send you all information by e-mail as soon as it is available.
We look forward to seeing you in in the Concertgebouw!