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Gabriel Mălăncioiu speaks about the new music scene in Romania, his way into new music, teaching and curating. He talks about composing, pressure and non-pressure and that he also erases music to continue.

Louisa Marxen erzählt über ihren Weg zum Schlagzeug und zur neuen Musik und wie sie Stücke in Auftrag gibt. Sie spricht über ihr inhaltliches Vorgehen und über die Kooperation mit Komponist:innen und welche Qualitäten das Schlagwerk hat. Louisa spricht über die Körperlichkeit beim Schlagzeug spielen und was sie beim diesjährigen rainy days Festival zum Thema „bodies“ aufgeführt hat.

Beth McNinch discusses her move to Ireland, founding Musici Ireland, and their initial project, “A Mother's Voice.” She also mentions the upcoming premiere of her new piece, “Chronically Hopeful,” at the Rainy Days festival this year. Beth touches on themes such as unseen illness, women's roles, and the motivations behind her musical pursuits and projects.

Michael Parsons talks about his musical path and how he met Cornelius Cardew and how he inspired him. He shares his thoughts about structure and being open at the same time. Michael Parsons events at the rainy days, Philharmonie Luxembourg : 20.11 Walking Piece - Instersections with the dansers of the Conservatoire of the city of Luxembourg at 17.30 and 19.15 20.11 Orchestral work Levels performed by the Luxembourg Philharmonic and Ilan Volkov as part of The Orchestra: a body of sound at 19.45 21.11 Michael Parsons and Siwan Rhys perform a selection of his music for one and two pianos at 12.15 22.11 Ligeti Quartet perform Levels for 16 open strings in 4 hands, 8 hands at 20.00 23.11 Michael Parsons will lead A Scratch Orchestra performance at 13.00

The composer Catherine Kontz is the artistic director of Rainy days Luxembourg since 2022. She talks about how she curates and what happens in the 2025 edition. Catherine also talks openly about her path as a composer and shares other insights. This podcast is a cooperation with Rainy Days Philharmonie Luxembourg.