The Delian Academy for New Music () is an international music institute located in Mykonos, Greece, specializing in educational and artistic programs designed for composers and sound artists. The institute is operating under the presidency of composer Georges Aperghis, and takes its name from the historic island of Delos, associated with the birthplace of the Greek god Apollo and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

History

The institute was founded in 2017 by Alexandros Spyrou who serve as artistic director. According to him, the goal of the institute is to provide composers and sound artists with a platform to advance their musical education and engage in creative exploration. Greek composer Georges Aperghis has been serving as the president of the academy.

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In 2019, New York-based TAK ensemble participated in Delian Academy for an annual international meeting of musicians and composers.

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Faculties

Michael Finnissy

Beat Furrer

Panayiotis Kokoras

Franck Bedrossian

Elainie Lillios

Samir Odeh-Tamimi

Dimitri Papageorgiou

Ensembles in residence

Klangforum Wien

Trio Accanto

TAK ensemble

Oerknal ensemble

Zone Expérimentale

References

Music schools in Greece

2017 establishments in Greece

Educational institutions established in 2017

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