The .abeceda [New Music Academy] residency brings together a group of ten composers from around the world for an intensive program dedicated to the artistic and practical development of their compositional practice, culminating in the performance of their existing or newly composed works.

 

The program is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on preparation through four online sessions (March–April 2026), where composers present their practice, discuss their ideas with quartet performers, and work toward the finalization of their compositions and scores. This phase is followed by four days of intensive rehearsals in Ljubljana, Slovenia (May 5–8, 2026), during which the composers work closely with .abeceda [String Quartet] to refine and complete their new works.

 

The second part culminates in the performance of these compositions in Cankar Hall, Ljubljana on May 8, 2026. All performances are professionally documented with high-quality audio and video recordings (see reference recordings).

 

Composers benefit from the opportunity to collaborate directly with professional performers throughout both phases of the residency — receiving feedback, deepening their interpretative understanding, and gaining insight from observing the rehearsals of fellow participants.

 

Participants are exposed to a wide range of compositional practices, expanding their artistic perspectives and forming connections that may lead to future collaborations. They also benefit from belonging to an international network of composers and performers, receiving an official reference for their feature in an international program, and thereby enhancing the visibility and professional recognition of their work within a broader artistic context.

 

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.abeceda [string quartet]  

Anja Kralj, violin

Sara Mitić, violin

Domen Kužnar, viola

Urban Megušar, cello

 

Selected past performances

 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR COMPOSERS

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE QUARTET

 

 

COORDINATOR: Brina Kren