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Catherine Kontz

@catherinekontz.bsky.social

Composer, Performer, Artistic director of rainy days festival at Philharmonie Luxembourg, Professor of Composition at Royal College of Music, published by Composers Edition. www.catherinekontz.com

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Kontz & Grange Luxembourg Soundwalks - What's New Join composer Catherine Kontz and SL Grange during three different soundwalks throughout Luxembourg this month.

You can experience soundwalks in different parts of Luxembourg with Catherine Kontz and SL Grange this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
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01.10.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rencontres luxembourgeoises πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ί Γ  #MontrΓ©al avec @martinedennewald.bsky.social co-directrice du Festival TransAmΓ©riques, @catherinekontz.bsky.social compositrice et directrice art. du Festival Rainy Days Γ  la Philharmonie Luxembourg et Jerome Konen, directeur du Kinneksbond, Centre Culturel Mamer

01.06.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lovely first walks of Wou d’Uelzecht - Stad today with @slgrange.bsky.social . Thank you to those who came to launch it into the world! catherinekontzslgrange.bandcamp.com

11.05.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You can also walk with us today at 10.00 and 14.00 and tomorrow at 18.30. Rendez-vous Place St Ulric

11.05.2025 06:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Download or stream the audio on bandcamp for free onto your own device (phone, tablet) and follow the map. Pause at each number on the map to listen to the corresponding track. This is a 360ΒΊ binaural recording: use headphones.

In partnership with CNA and United Instruments of Lucilin

11.05.2025 06:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Available in 4 languages (LU, FR, DE, EN), it can be done any time, on your own or in a group and is suitable for all ages. The route is 2.7 km long and we suggest allowing around 90 min- 2 hours, including the 13 audio tracks.

11.05.2025 06:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@slgrange.bsky.social

11.05.2025 06:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Catherine Kontz & SL Grange Catherine Kontz is a London-based composer whose works explore nonlinear form, visual/spatial elements, and musical theatricality. SL Grange is a multi-disciplinary artist and writer with an eclectic...

Wou d’Uelzecht - Stad by Catherine Kontz & SL Grange is available! Follow the river Alzette through Grund, Clausen and Pfaffenthal. A sensory experience highlighting the unique soundscape of the river and stories and connecting it through artistic response to its historical significance/location.

11.05.2025 06:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Catherine Kontz | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Composer / Director / Performer / Artistic Director for rainy days at Philharmonie Luxembourg / Professor of Composition at RCM London

www.linktr.ee/CatherineKontz

08.05.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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07.05.2025 06:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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@slgrange and I are marking the launch of our new soundwalk as part of LUGA: Wou d'Uelzecht - Stad, with 3 Launch Walks. As spaces are limited, 5€ tickets are available (see Linktree below). 2 hours/ 2.7km. Bring your family and headphones. LU, EN, FR, DE Sun 11.05, 10.00 & 14.00 Mon 12.05, 18.30

07.05.2025 06:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Many Composers Edition composers are inspired by walking. Whether it’s exploring environments or walking as an artistic practice, Rishin Singh provides an overview of Walking works in our catalogue!
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05.05.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
OCL Premieres Kontz’s β€˜Changes of State’ – Interview | Composers Edition News | open . new . music

I had a fun chat with Rishin Singh about tickling orchestral bears and about my piece for the Orchestre de Chambre de Luxembourg. whatsnew.composersedition.com/ocl-premiere...

01.05.2025 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My new piece for orchestra will be performed at the Orchestre de Chambre de Luxembourg’s 50th anniversary concert at Philharmonie Luxembourg on 15th May. Looking forward! Tickets available now. www.ocl.lu

24.04.2025 06:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episod 5 – Catherine Kontz <p class="MsoNormal">DΓ©i lΓ«tzebuergesch Komponistin Catherine Kontz schreift Γ«mmer erΓ«m gΓ€re Musek fir Kanner. Am GesprΓ©ich mam Pit Brosius erzielt si, wΓ©i wichteg esou Concerte sinn a wΓ©i eng Roll se...

Listen in to a conversation between Catherine Kontz and Pit Brosius on the Hanner den TΓ©in podcast!
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09.04.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Catherine Kontz’s solo clarinet piece β€˜Tortoise’ will be premiered at DeΒ Klengen Maarnicher Festival in Luxembourg on Friday!
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[photo Β© Tony Whitehead]
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07.04.2025 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ech war um Radio 100.7 vir iwwert daat neit Klarniettesteck vum Klengen Maarnicher Festival an Internationaler Klarinettenkompetitioun d’nΓ€chst Woch. Mat den Deckelsmouken dobai! www.opus.radio/news/Tortois...

05.04.2025 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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240 - Interview with Catherine Kontz – rainy days Luxembourg (1) The composer Catherine Kontz is the artistic director of rainy days Luxembourg since 2022. She talks about how she curates, how she brings the audience to the festival and everything that is unique at...

Irene Kurka’s interview with Catherine Kontz is now available to listen to at the Neue Musik Leben podcast!
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04.04.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@pittsimon.bsky.social

29.03.2025 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Such fun with Polenta Polenta Polenta! At Philharmonie Luxembourg last week!
With dream team:
Pitt Simon
Etienne Halsdorf
Die Schurken

Catherine Kontz composition
Larisa Faber directing, text, concept
Josie Dale-Jones assisting directing
Marco Godinho stage design, costume design

29.03.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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CoMA Singers, directed by Janet Oates, will premiere Catherine Kontz’s β€˜Cocktail Hour’ at The Brady Centre, London on Wednesday!
[photo Β© Chris Adams]
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29.03.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Catherine Kontz’s β€˜Polenta Polenta Polenta’ musical for young audiences premieres at Philharmonie Luxembourg this Friday!
Written and directed by Larisa Faber
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17.03.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Featuring Mary Bellamy, Rubens Askenar, Erika Fox, Susannah Self, Alison Willis, Aleksandra Vrebalov, Brian Inglis, RΕ«ta VitkauskaitΔ—, Tonia Ko, Jane Stanley, & Richard Whalley
@angelascomposer.bsky.social @catherinekontz.bsky.social @marc-yeats.bsky.social @emilydoolittle.bsky.social

12.03.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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www.opus.radio/news/Z-19418...

09.03.2025 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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polgfoundation.org/frederik/

08.03.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Slowly but surely the music is coming together for Wou d'Uelzecht - Stad . Once again I'm tracing my own family history. with @slgrange.bsky.social

17.02.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Long week of teaching and meetings with a sprinkling of composing. Highlight of the week: spotting PJ Harvey while having a coffee with Claire Barthelemy who had fast reflexes and snapped the next album cover… good to be in London!

07.02.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Official video for A Hundred And One by French For Cartridge
YouTube video by frenchforcartridge Official video for A Hundred And One by French For Cartridge

Mood of the day - words on A

A Hundred and One #frenchforcartridge directed by Dorna Shahabeddin Aslanzadeh

youtu.be/COaRmfe5F9k

05.02.2025 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listening to Blur always reminds me why I came to London in β€˜98 and why I still like it here. Instant mood-booster. #parklife

04.02.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m giving a talk in Cambridge tomorrow www.mus.cam.ac.uk/events/compo...

03.02.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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