Calefax invites composers of all ages and nationalities to participate in the 15th annual Composers Competition for Reed Quintet. The winning composition will be announced in the Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ in Amsterdam, on December 28, 2022, and performed in the following year by the world-renowned Calefax Reed Quintet.

The prizewinning composition will also be performed by various outstanding reed quintets from all over the world, with two additional compositions to be given “special mentions” as chosen by Atlantic Reed Consort and Kalamos Reed Quintet. Entries will be shared with the ensembles of the World Wide Reed Quintet Network for maximum exposure.