Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the festival, Gaudeamus  Muziekweek, in the Netherlands is a powerhouse contemporary music  festival showcasing young talent from around the world.

Every year the Gaudeamus Award is granted to a new music pioneer,  this year nominees include Giulio Colangelo, David Bird, James  O’Callaghan, Anthony Vine, and Shih-Wei Lo, all under the age of 30.

In this first of a two-part series we travel to Utrecht to feature music from the young composers chosen to take part this year.

Hosted by Seth Boustead

Michel van der Aa

David Bird

Giulio Colangelo

Stefano Scodanibbio

Shih-Wei Lo