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December 16, 2024
Kalen Smith Wins 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest
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- Kalen Smith from Canada wins the 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest, gaining $2,000 and inclusion in the 13th USA International Harp Competition's Stage III required repertoire.
- Smith's award-winning composition, Bioluminescence, explores extreme harp registers and combines tonal music structures, contemporary techniques, and effects from electronic music.
- The USA International Harp Competition aims to inspire artistic excellence, encourage personal growth, and create community between musicians and their audiences.
- Bioluminescence by Kalen Smith creates musical color by exploring extreme harp registers with a variety of techniques including près de la table, xylophonics, harmonics, and fingernails.
Impact - Why it Matters
This news matters as it highlights the accomplishments of Canadian composer and harpist Kalen Smith, who has been awarded for his piece 'Bioluminescence.' The competition also promotes new works for the harp and fosters a broader appreciation of the instrument and its repertoire.
Summary
The USA International Harp Competition announces the winner of its 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest: Bioluminescence by Kalen Smith (Canada). The winning piece will be included in the 13th USA International Harp Competition's Stage III required repertoire, performed by the 2025 Gold Medalist at debut concerts, and published by Lyon & Healy Publications. The competition received 73 applications from 23 countries, with the international jury consisting of distinguished composers and harpists. 'Bioluminescence' will be available for purchase through Lyon & Healy Publications at www.harp.com on January 2, 2025.
Source Statement
This curated news summary relied on this press release disributed by 24-7 Press Release. Read the source press release here, Kalen Smith Wins 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest
