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Introduction to New Music 20x12
New Music 20x12 is a UK-wide commissioning programme consisting of twenty new pieces of music, each 12 minutes in length, celebrating the talent and imagination of the UK’s musical community as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
Over the next 12 months you will be able to enjoy performances of these 20 new works in a wide range of venues and unexpected locations across the length and breadth of the UK – from churches, arts centres and concert halls to public spaces, festivals and a train journey. Each piece will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and available to purchase as MP3/ FLAC download from NMC.
The commissions encompass an exciting range of composers and music genres and offer a snapshot of the UK’s rich musical life, from jazz, folk and music for brass band to contemporary classical, chamber opera and music written for dance. Each piece takes its inspiration from the spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games – endeavour, celebration, achievement and collaboration – and invites you to take part in a once in a lifetime celebration of new music.
New Music 20x12 is the brainchild of Jillian Barker and David Cohen who wanted to put new music at the heart of the Olympic celebrations in 2012. It is delivered by PRS for Music Foundation in partnership with BBC Radio 3, LOCOG, NMC Recordings and a wide range of generous funders who have supported these outstanding commissions which will contribute to the cultural legacy of London 2012. For a full list of funding partners click here.
Pay an annual subscription fee of £12 and we will send you the digital (mp3/FLAC) version of each PRS for Music Foundation New Music 20×12 release on the Friday ahead of its official release.
This subscription will entitle you to every digital release from in the New Music 20×12 project.
The download link for each recording will be delivered to your inbox on the Friday before release.
Recordings released in 2012 prior to you purchasing the subscription with be available to download immediately.
Visit our online store here to purchase your subscription.
FUNDERS
New Music 20x12 is the brainchild of Jillian Barker and David Cohen who wanted to put new music at the heart of the Olympic celebrations in 2012. It is delivered by PRS for Music Foundation in partnership with BBC Radio 3, LOCOG, NMC Recordings and a wide range of generous funders who have supported these outstanding commissions which will contribute to the cultural legacy of London 2012.
For a full list of funding partners click here.
New Music 20x12 partners who have made this programme possible
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