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The inaugural season of the Del Mar International Composers Symposium featured exciting new music, a world-premiere performance by the renowned Hausmann Quartet, and the opportunity to interact with emerging composers from around the world.

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First Season Overview:

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  • DMICS was held August 5-11, 2019, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Del Mar.

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  • Six emerging composers presented their works and ideas as part of the festival.

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  • The Hausmann Quartet served as Ensemble-in-Residence, thanks to a generous grant from the Del Mar Foundation.

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  • DMICS presented five public events over the course of the week: two lecture/discussion sessions, two open rehearsals, and one concert.

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  • Rehearsals and the final concert were recorded for the benefit of the participant composers.

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  • Composers stayed with host families in the community, and their travel to San Diego was provided by the festival.

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