PCM Foundation is proud to announce the 2nd International Andrzej Dobrowolski Composition Competition dedicated to the memory of the outstanding Polish composer and pedagogue Andrzej Dobrowolski and his work.
The competition is organized by the Poznań Contemporary Music Foundation (https://pcmfoundation.com) under the patronage of the International Confederation of Electroacoustic Music (CIME), the Electroacoustic Music Studio in Poznań (SMEAMuz Poznań) and in cooperation with the International Contemporary Music Festival “Poznań Musical Spring”.
Deadline:
10 February 2026, 24:00 (UTC+2)
Subject:
Composition for clarinet solo (B, bass, contrabass) with electronics
Prizes:
1st place – 2000 PLN
2nd place – 1500 PLN
3rd place – 1000 PLN
All finalists will be performed during a concert
at the 55. International Contemporary Music Festival "Poznań Musical Spring" in April 2026.
Jury:
Panayiotis Kokoras (GREECE/USA) - Chair
Michał Janocha (POLAND)
Julian Paprocki (POLAND)
Alla Zagaykevych (UKRAINE)
PAST EDITIONS
1st Andrzej Dobrowolski Composition Competition 2025
(oboe and electronics)
I PRIZE:
Alicia Álvarez Ponce - "LÁKRYDA"
II PRIZE:
Luca Vago and Marilio Buelli - "Pulpsing"
III PRIZE:
Marc Sansalvador Pérez - "Mil Flors de Llana i Seda"
The results announcement ceremony took place during the final concert on April 29, 2025 in ZAMEK Culture Center in Poznan
during 54. International Contemporary Music Festival "Poznań Musical Spring" Festival
Jury:
Panayiotis Kokoras (GREECE/USA)
Dariusz Mazurowski (POLAND)
Alla Zagaykevych (UKRAINE)
Lidia Zielińska (POLAND)
Natalia Kok (POLAND)