Vienna Composition Lab

Vienna Composition Lab
06 - 15 Aug, 2025
Vienna Composition Lab offers an exceptional opportunity for composers at all levels, enabling them to explore the professional creative journey, receiving personalized lessons and attending seminars, culminating in a recording by a world-class ensemble. Set in Vienna, the music capital of the world, this experience immerses participants in a vibrant culture and rich artistic heritage.

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At the Vienna Composition Lab, chosen participants can either receive a new composition commission or refine their existing work, following specific guidelines such as instrumentation, length, and submission date. As a fulfilling finale, these compositions will be expertly recorded in audio-visual format by the Wiener Festspiele Ensemble. APPLY NOW! Https://viennacompositionlab.com

Recording day today!! Xox

Today, we had the pleasure of attending a presentation by Universal Edition. They shared valuable insights into the history and inner workings of the music publishing industry, as well as marketing strategies for composers. They also introduced us to Scodo, one of the most important tools available for composers. We extend our gratitude to Universal Edition for their time and for welcoming us into their beautiful space.

Yesterday, composers from the Vienna Composition Lab had the opportunity to participate in a Zoom presentation and Q&A session with three iconic Hollywood composers and producers. Emmy Award winner Nathan Pangrazio, Peter Davison, and Paul Romero shared valuable insights about the film and video game industry.

Our First day!!

Vienna Composition Lab faculty!!! Diego Marcelo Collatti is a composer and pianist, born in 1976 in Argentina. He studied composition at the National University of Rosario, in Buenos Aires, and at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna under Detlev Müller-Siemens. He also studied electroacoustic music with Bruno Liberda, earning his Magister Artium degree in 2009.
He has received numerous commissions for prestigious festivals and ensembles, including the Vienna Festival, Settembre Musica, Grafenegg Festival, Asia Pacific Accordion Festival in Taipei, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Ensemble Wiener Collage, and Ensemble Reconsil. Diego has extensive experience in piano pedagogy.
He has taught at the Realgymnasium in Vienna and regularly conducts private composition workshops for children and youth, including at Mondo Musica in Cremona and the Berlin State Music Academy. His works and arrangements have been recorded on CD and broadcast, with premieres at Jeunesse Musicale, the Vienna Konzerthaus (Mozartsaal), ORF Radiokulturhaus, and Musikverein (Steinener Saal). He has an active concert career both domestically and internationally, performing in various formations.
To date, Diego has published 25 works with Universal Edition, ranging from duets and trios to ensemble and large orchestra pieces.

🎶 We’re thrilled to kick off the program tomorrow, August 26th, at the iconic Musikverein! 🌟 Can’t wait to meet the next generation of composers and embark on this creative adventure with the Vienna Composition Lab.

Composers will get a complimentary submission via Universal Edition through Scodo! 🎼 Let’s make some magic happen.

We are thrilled to announce the Vienna Composition Lab, taking place from August 26 to 31, 2024, at the prestigious Musikverein Vienna. This unique program offers emerging composers the extraordinary opportunity to refine their craft in an inspiring environment renowned for its rich musical heritage.
Participants will engage in intensive lessons, workshops, and masterclasses led by distinguished composers and musicians. The Vienna Composition Lab is designed to foster creativity and innovation, providing an unparalleled platform for artistic growth and professional development.
Applications are now open. Join us for an unforgettable week of musical exploration and excellence at the heart of Vienna’s vibrant classical music scene.
Apply now to secure your place in this exceptional program. We look forward to welcoming you to the Musikverein!

All happy today. We visited Universal Edition.
In this talk, Andreas Bintinger, Head of Services at the Viennese music publisher Universal Edition, talked about the challenges and opportunities the publishing industry has faced, especially in recent years. He gave us insights into the traditional publishing business, but also into new developments around digitalisation and present new models of cooperation between publishers and composers. Furthermore, he gave composers insights into the demands and opportunities they must face today and provide them guidance for a successful career from a publisher’s point of view. Thanks Andreas, and Universal Edition for this amazing opportunity and your valuable time and sharing all the information. We got all inspired and got excited about our future as composers. ,

Vienna Composition Lab is a Summer Program which takes places at the prestigious Musikverein Vienna! 50% to all composers residents in Austria! Late applications!

Program Dates: July 10 - 20, 2023

- Compose, Workshop, Rehearse and Record your Music at the beautiful Borramaus Saal.

- Seminars by: Universal Edition/Scodo - AKM Austria - Vienna Symphonic Library.

- Receive prizes and benefits provided by our top-class partnerships

Our workshops and final recording will take place at the exquisite Borromaus Saal.

We are delighted to announce that Toby Purser, Head of Conducting at the Royal College of Music, will be offering a masterclass for VCL at the Musikverein. About: Toby is Head of Conducting at the Royal College of Music, London. He began the role in January 2020, helping steer the department though lockdown and Covid, and is immensely excited to support and mentor so many talented student conductors as they embark on the many performance and rehearsal opportunities already taking place. The RCM has a long and distinguished history of conducting teaching, and Toby will be following in the footsteps of professors that have included Sir Adrian Boult and Norman del Mar.

Toby’s work with the Vienna Opera Academy continues with performances of Don Giovanni and Hänsel und Gretel and the Musikverein. The Academy will give three exceptionally talented student conductors the opportunity to work and study with me during the process, and work with our selected 12 international young singers. Here is a short video introducing our project and my thoughts about conducting Mozart in Vienna, interviewed by my friend and brilliant wine writer Darrel Joseph.