Stefan Freund

This year's Mizzou International Composers Festival will feature eight resident composers from around the world joining Grammy-winning ensemble Alarm Will Sound and distinguished guest composers for four nights of cutting-edge new music right here in Columbia. Artistic director Stefan Freund says attendees will experience world premieres, virtuosic performances, and the rare chance to see composers introduce their own works live on stage. July 2, 2026

Artistic director Stefan Freund invites you to attend the 15th annual Mizzou International Composers Festival happening all this week in Columbia! He tells us that those invited to perform are a "real diverse collection of composers" from all over the world. July 22, 2024

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For the first time in memorable history, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra chose to play a recent MU graduate’s work during its 2014 season. The symphony’s…