Composition workshop on writing acousmatic music in 3D 

Space is an integral part of the composition process. It acts as a kind of topology for sound, representing a spectrum that ranges from inner space (timbre) to outer space (form) as well as projected space. 3D spatialization offers a way of creating acousmatic music that is site-specific, making it more situational and builds a new relationship among sound, spaces, and the listener.

Six young composers will participate in a workshop dedicated to acousmatic music in 3D space, organized by composer Carmine-Emanuele Cella and IRCAM. The workshop is organized into one-on-one classes on the students' projects, as well as group classes taught by Carmine-Emanuele Cella. The young composers also have the opportunity to benefit from the advice of IRCAM's computer music designers as they prepare and finalize their projects.

The 6 selected composers: Isaac Barzso (United States), Louisa Palmi* (Sweden), Claire Hu (United States), Zouning Liao (China), Shao-Chi Lin** (Taiwan), Tianyu Zou (China).
*part of Ulysses journeys for composers, with the support of the Ulysses Platform, supported by the European Union’s Creative Europe program.
**as part of the partnership with Taiwan Sound Lab — C-Lab

The workshop is divided into several stages:

• From January to May 2025, participants will receive support to prepare their project, through online meetings and e-mail exchanges with composer Carmine-Emanuele Cella and an IRCAM computer music designer.
• From Monday June 16 to Saturday June 21, 2025, participants will attend courses, master classes and hands-on sessions given by Carmine-Emanuele Cella and IRCAM's computer music designers, as well as studio work sessions.
• From Monday June 23 to Saturday June 28, 2025, the week will be dedicated to finalizing and rehearsing their works in IRCAM's concert hall, the Espace de Projection.
• Saturday June 28, 2025, their works for the Ambisonics system will be performed in a concert at the Espace de Projection as part of ManiFeste-2025.