From March 1, we invite applications from Victorian-based composers. All applications will be assessed by a panel of leading musicians and arts-practitioners who will select the Continuo composer for 2023.

Following this, the composer will begin creating the new work in collaboration with their selected chamber ensemble. After many days, weeks, and months of pensively gazing into the night sky pondering the infinite creative possibilities, emptying vials of ink and discarding unwanted rolls of parchment etched with ideas that will never be, consuming an unethical amount of caffeine and falling asleep at the piano (elbow first of course) resounding a cluster chord that would have awaken even the heaviest sleeper, the creative process comes to an end. A new work of art sits perched atop the piano awaiting the musicians to work their magic.  “But is it everything I wanted it to be?” the composer asks. Well, we think you’ll have to attend the premiere to find out.

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