Announcements & Working Phases 2026

PROJECT PHASE 2026

Fall 2026
NOW! Festival 2026
Project period: October 25–31, 2026
Concert: October 31, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Folkwang University of the Arts, Essen

A central project of 2026 with two world premieres and works from the current repertoire:
Stephan WinklerThe Doubtful Guest (2024–26)
Commissioned by LMR NRW
Simon BahrNew work for ensemble and ambisonic sound – Commissioned by the NOW! festival
Elena RykovaIn the Presence of Absence (2022)
The project presents the breadth of contemporary music production and combines instrumental music, electronics, and immersive sound formats. The program is aimed in particular at young musicians who have already gained some experience in new music.

Who can apply? Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, accordion, percussion, piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass
Applications accepted until August 20, 2026

If you have further questions, please contact eva.niesen@musikfabrik.eu // +49 152 5283 1001.

Project infos (PDF)

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