Description

Following Nina Eidsheim’s Distinguished Lecture Metaphor as material practice on November 11, 2024, this joint CIRMMT/ACTOR workshop will focus on vocal and instrumental timbre in relation to the metaphors used to describe them and to the concept of materiality in contemporary music.

We invite 20-minute presentations on any aspect of these topics, as well as on the music of composer Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023), particularly (but not limited to) research on vocality and timbre in her compositions. The workshop will close with a musical presentation on performing Saariaho's solo and chamber works featuring Brigitte Poulin (piano), Jocelyne Roy (flute), and Julie Trudeau (cello), a preview of their November 13 concert "Sur les traces de Saariaho" (Tanna Schulich Hall).

Registration and call for presentations

Please fill out this registration form for the event, indicating whether you will be a presenter or a participant. Presenters should use the form to submit their title and an abstract of 250 words or less.

Registration is required by Tuesday Oct. 15 at 12:00 p.m.*

Accepted presenters will be notified by October 22.

Lunch will be provided for those who register in advance.

*Late registrations will be accepted if there are remaining spaces.