ANNOUNCING the WINNERS of the 17th ANNUAL JOHN EATON MEMORIAL COMPETITION

The John Eaton Memorial Competition is a prestigious event in the world of contemporary classical music named for our long-time beloved member, who passed away in 2015. We look for new contemporary works to present alongside our members' works at our concerts each year. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the talented composers who submitted their entries to this year's contest.

Following a closely contested adjudication process, we are thrilled to announce that the 17th John Eaton Memorial Competition winner is Insects for String Quartet, composed by Sofia Jen Ouyang. The runner-up was chosen as Ginkyo-ya: Pendula (in memoriam Krzysztof Penderecki) for string quartet by composer Jakub Polaczyk. In addition to the performance, the winner will receive a complimentary one-year membership in the New York Composers Circle. The runner-up will receive a complimentary one-year membership as well.

We look forward to getting to know these composers and their music.
Composer Sofia Jen Ouyang

Archives of Past Performances

We have meticulously documented past performances of New York Composers Circle through videos and photographs. To watch videos of past performances, please click the YouTube button below where you will find videos of every concert dating back to the 2013-2014 Concert Season, as well as special video performances such as The Dreamflower Sessions that stemmed from the recent lockdowns that precluded our ability to host live concert events. To view our photo gallery such as those at right, please click the Photo Gallery button below.

YouTube Videos
Photo Gallery

Don't Miss Out

To be a regular subscriber to the New York Composers Circle, please enter your name and email address in the form provided and submit it to receive periodic emails announcing concerts and events, as well as special announcements from our IN THE LOOP blog. We look forward to being in touch.

Thank you for subscribing.