Zygmund de Somogyi
@zdscomposer.bsky.social
composer: @royalphilsoc.bsky.social, 2025 🎶
artistic director: @prxludes.bsky.social 📰
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artistic director: @prxludes.bsky.social 📰
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Zygmund de Somogyi | Composer, Artist, Writer
Zygmund de Somogyi: composer, artist, and writer based in London. Punk rock-infused classical music, opera, theatre, film, and interdisciplinary projects.
zdscomposer.co.uk
Been lurking on this long enough, so I thought I'd say hello!
I'm a composer and music journalist, currently a @royalphilsoc.bsky.social 2025 Composer and artistic director of contemporary music magazine PRXLUDES.
You can find some of my work at:
zdscomposer.co.uk
I'm a composer and music journalist, currently a @royalphilsoc.bsky.social 2025 Composer and artistic director of contemporary music magazine PRXLUDES.
You can find some of my work at:
zdscomposer.co.uk
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RPS Composer @zdscomposer.bsky.social caught up with
@icareifyoulisten.bsky.social to talk about music, storytelling, programming, the RPS Composers programme and the premiere of their RPS commission with @wigmore-hall.org.uk Learning. Read the full article at: icareifyoulisten.com/2025/05/5-qu...
@icareifyoulisten.bsky.social to talk about music, storytelling, programming, the RPS Composers programme and the premiere of their RPS commission with @wigmore-hall.org.uk Learning. Read the full article at: icareifyoulisten.com/2025/05/5-qu...
May 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
RPS Composer @zdscomposer.bsky.social caught up with
@icareifyoulisten.bsky.social to talk about music, storytelling, programming, the RPS Composers programme and the premiere of their RPS commission with @wigmore-hall.org.uk Learning. Read the full article at: icareifyoulisten.com/2025/05/5-qu...
@icareifyoulisten.bsky.social to talk about music, storytelling, programming, the RPS Composers programme and the premiere of their RPS commission with @wigmore-hall.org.uk Learning. Read the full article at: icareifyoulisten.com/2025/05/5-qu...
Thank you so much @carolinefrmus.bsky.social and @icareifyoulisten.bsky.social for such a lovely interview following my @wigmore-hall.org.uk debut last month 😇💜🌱
Feeling very very grateful! Have a read here: icareifyoulisten.com/2025/05/5-qu...
Feeling very very grateful! Have a read here: icareifyoulisten.com/2025/05/5-qu...
5 Questions to Zygmund de Somogyi (composer)
Caroline Potter chats with composer Zygmund de Somogyi about their Wigmore Hall debut and collaborative approach to composing.
icareifyoulisten.com
May 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Thank you so much @carolinefrmus.bsky.social and @icareifyoulisten.bsky.social for such a lovely interview following my @wigmore-hall.org.uk debut last month 😇💜🌱
Feeling very very grateful! Have a read here: icareifyoulisten.com/2025/05/5-qu...
Feeling very very grateful! Have a read here: icareifyoulisten.com/2025/05/5-qu...
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Published today: a great pleasure to interview @zdscomposer.bsky.social for @icareifyoulisten.bsky.social icareifyoulisten.com/2025/05/5-qu...
5 Questions to Zygmund de Somogyi (composer)
Caroline Potter chats with composer Zygmund de Somogyi about their Wigmore Hall debut and collaborative approach to composing.
icareifyoulisten.com
May 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Published today: a great pleasure to interview @zdscomposer.bsky.social for @icareifyoulisten.bsky.social icareifyoulisten.com/2025/05/5-qu...
So unbelievably, interminably grateful for yesterday's concert at @wigmore-hall.org.uk with these unbelievably amazing humans, performing two world premieres of mine. 💜✨
Thank you so much @royalphilsoc.bsky.social for your guidance and support, and for everyone who came out 💖
Thank you so much @royalphilsoc.bsky.social for your guidance and support, and for everyone who came out 💖
April 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
So unbelievably, interminably grateful for yesterday's concert at @wigmore-hall.org.uk with these unbelievably amazing humans, performing two world premieres of mine. 💜✨
Thank you so much @royalphilsoc.bsky.social for your guidance and support, and for everyone who came out 💖
Thank you so much @royalphilsoc.bsky.social for your guidance and support, and for everyone who came out 💖
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Zygmund’s new music has come to life with backing from RPS Members, a host of supporters, and our friends at @wigmore-hall.org.uk. We invite audiences and colleagues in classical music to discover more of Zygmund’s music and creative passions at: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...
Zygmund de Somogyi
royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk
April 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Zygmund’s new music has come to life with backing from RPS Members, a host of supporters, and our friends at @wigmore-hall.org.uk. We invite audiences and colleagues in classical music to discover more of Zygmund’s music and creative passions at: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...
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This just in from Temporal Harmonies Inc. ✨
The pioneering trio will perform an all-contemporary programme at 1.00pm on Saturday 19 April, framed by the world première of a new piece by @zdscomposer.bsky.social, commissioned by @royalphilsoc.bsky.social as part of its 2025 Composers programme 🎶
The pioneering trio will perform an all-contemporary programme at 1.00pm on Saturday 19 April, framed by the world première of a new piece by @zdscomposer.bsky.social, commissioned by @royalphilsoc.bsky.social as part of its 2025 Composers programme 🎶
April 16, 2025 at 9:41 AM
This just in from Temporal Harmonies Inc. ✨
The pioneering trio will perform an all-contemporary programme at 1.00pm on Saturday 19 April, framed by the world première of a new piece by @zdscomposer.bsky.social, commissioned by @royalphilsoc.bsky.social as part of its 2025 Composers programme 🎶
The pioneering trio will perform an all-contemporary programme at 1.00pm on Saturday 19 April, framed by the world première of a new piece by @zdscomposer.bsky.social, commissioned by @royalphilsoc.bsky.social as part of its 2025 Composers programme 🎶
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Terrific performance by Temporal Harmonies Inc at @wigmore-hall.org.uk including new work by @zdscomposer.bsky.social & Ashkan Layegh. I definitely want to hear more from all of them! @royalphilsoc.bsky.social
April 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Terrific performance by Temporal Harmonies Inc at @wigmore-hall.org.uk including new work by @zdscomposer.bsky.social & Ashkan Layegh. I definitely want to hear more from all of them! @royalphilsoc.bsky.social
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A burst of bright Spring energy at @wigmore-hall.org.uk in a concert curated by RPS Composer Zygmund de Somogyi @zdscomposer.bsky.social and Temporal Harmonies Inc, with the premiere of Zygmund’s new trio IN THE EVENT THAT YOU STAY and captivating curtain-raiser 'quarter-life crisis (synth étude)'.
April 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A burst of bright Spring energy at @wigmore-hall.org.uk in a concert curated by RPS Composer Zygmund de Somogyi @zdscomposer.bsky.social and Temporal Harmonies Inc, with the premiere of Zygmund’s new trio IN THE EVENT THAT YOU STAY and captivating curtain-raiser 'quarter-life crisis (synth étude)'.
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New work by RPS Composer @zdscomposer.bsky.social, commissioned by the RPS, will be performed by Temporal Harmonies Inc at @wigmore-hall.org.uk on 19 April. Discover more about their work, inspirations and experiences composing it on our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...
April 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
New work by RPS Composer @zdscomposer.bsky.social, commissioned by the RPS, will be performed by Temporal Harmonies Inc at @wigmore-hall.org.uk on 19 April. Discover more about their work, inspirations and experiences composing it on our website: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/rp...
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It was a pleasure to chat with Elaine Mitchener about Julius Eastman, art activism, that salty Cage incident, and decolonising music canons ahead of "Moving Eastman" at the Barbican. Read our conversation in @vanmusicmag.bsky.social
van-magazine.com/mag/julius-e...
van-magazine.com/mag/julius-e...
Unnatural Invisibility
Ahead of a new project premiering at the Barbican Centre in early April, the vocalist and movement artist speaks to Marat Ingeldeev about Julius Eastman.
van-magazine.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It was a pleasure to chat with Elaine Mitchener about Julius Eastman, art activism, that salty Cage incident, and decolonising music canons ahead of "Moving Eastman" at the Barbican. Read our conversation in @vanmusicmag.bsky.social
van-magazine.com/mag/julius-e...
van-magazine.com/mag/julius-e...
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On 19 April, hear the premiere of new work by RPS Composer @zdscomposer.bsky.social 'music for the quarter-life crisis (synth étude)' and 'IN THE EVENT THAT YOU STAY' performed by trio Temporal Harmonies Inc at @wigmore-hall.org.uk.
royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/zyg...
royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/zyg...
Zygmund de Somogyi - RPS Composer Premiere
royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk
March 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
On 19 April, hear the premiere of new work by RPS Composer @zdscomposer.bsky.social 'music for the quarter-life crisis (synth étude)' and 'IN THE EVENT THAT YOU STAY' performed by trio Temporal Harmonies Inc at @wigmore-hall.org.uk.
royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/zyg...
royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/zyg...
Such a pleasure to be featured on @hugillr.bsky.social's wonderful blog - ahead of my concert at @wigmore-hall.org.uk, in association with @royalphilsoc.bsky.social and Wigmore Hall Learning 💜
Read: www.planethugill.com/2025/03/styl...
Read: www.planethugill.com/2025/03/styl...
Stylistic irreverence and eclecticism: Zygmund de Somogyi & Temporal Harmonies Inc at Wigmore Hall
Stylistic irreverence and eclecticism: Zygmund de Somogyi & Temporal Harmonies Inc at Wigmore Hall
www.planethugill.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Such a pleasure to be featured on @hugillr.bsky.social's wonderful blog - ahead of my concert at @wigmore-hall.org.uk, in association with @royalphilsoc.bsky.social and Wigmore Hall Learning 💜
Read: www.planethugill.com/2025/03/styl...
Read: www.planethugill.com/2025/03/styl...
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Stylistic irreverence and eclecticism: RPS Composers programme composer Zygmund de Somogyi @zdscomposer.bsky.social & trio Temporal Harmonies Inc at Wigmore Hall. My preview:
www.planethugill.com/2025/03/styl...
www.planethugill.com/2025/03/styl...
Stylistic irreverence and eclecticism: Zygmund de Somogyi & Temporal Harmonies Inc at Wigmore Hall
Stylistic irreverence and eclecticism: Zygmund de Somogyi & Temporal Harmonies Inc at Wigmore Hall
www.planethugill.com
March 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Stylistic irreverence and eclecticism: RPS Composers programme composer Zygmund de Somogyi @zdscomposer.bsky.social & trio Temporal Harmonies Inc at Wigmore Hall. My preview:
www.planethugill.com/2025/03/styl...
www.planethugill.com/2025/03/styl...
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We appeal to those in power at Cardiff University to cherish and protect the School of Music. Matching the pride that Wales famously possesses for its musicians, the School takes such care training its students, and the UK music profession embraces all they have to offer.
January 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
We appeal to those in power at Cardiff University to cherish and protect the School of Music. Matching the pride that Wales famously possesses for its musicians, the School takes such care training its students, and the UK music profession embraces all they have to offer.
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💻 Find details, including information about how to apply, via our website.
January 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
💻 Find details, including information about how to apply, via our website.
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📹 Launched in 2022 in an underground nightclub in Oxford, Komuna Collective are a group of artists, DJs, and musicians committed to experimentation and bringing immersive, intense, intimate performances to new spaces...
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https://buff.ly/4g0g9iY
January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📹 Launched in 2022 in an underground nightclub in Oxford, Komuna Collective are a group of artists, DJs, and musicians committed to experimentation and bringing immersive, intense, intimate performances to new spaces...
https://buff.ly/4g0g9iY
https://buff.ly/4g0g9iY
Some very very sweet words from @blueskymusic2024.bsky.social - so much gratitude 😇💜
Sharing some love during this existing growth stage about one of my new favorite #newmusic websites, @prxludes.bsky.social! It's a labor of love for @zdscomposer.bsky.social and Patrick Ellis but it's classy and they are providing GREAT content! Check 'em out! prxludes.net
PRXLUDES | Contemporary music magazine for emerging composers
beyond genre
prxludes.net
January 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Some very very sweet words from @blueskymusic2024.bsky.social - so much gratitude 😇💜
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Sharing some love during this existing growth stage about one of my new favorite #newmusic websites, @prxludes.bsky.social! It's a labor of love for @zdscomposer.bsky.social and Patrick Ellis but it's classy and they are providing GREAT content! Check 'em out! prxludes.net
PRXLUDES | Contemporary music magazine for emerging composers
beyond genre
prxludes.net
January 25, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Sharing some love during this existing growth stage about one of my new favorite #newmusic websites, @prxludes.bsky.social! It's a labor of love for @zdscomposer.bsky.social and Patrick Ellis but it's classy and they are providing GREAT content! Check 'em out! prxludes.net
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🗞️ Tayla-Leigh Payne is a Welsh composer and sound artist. Tayla’s work explores the intersections and intricacies of notation and electronics; her works vary greatly from classical contemporary, electronic, hybrid and audio installations....
https://buff.ly/40lHDtD
https://buff.ly/40lHDtD
January 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🗞️ Tayla-Leigh Payne is a Welsh composer and sound artist. Tayla’s work explores the intersections and intricacies of notation and electronics; her works vary greatly from classical contemporary, electronic, hybrid and audio installations....
https://buff.ly/40lHDtD
https://buff.ly/40lHDtD
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💥 NEW PRXLUDES OUT NOW - JANUARY 2025 💥
Three new interviews and features with some of the most cutting-edge artists in contemporary music - read now: https://buff.ly/3PHkP2s
Three new interviews and features with some of the most cutting-edge artists in contemporary music - read now: https://buff.ly/3PHkP2s
January 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
💥 NEW PRXLUDES OUT NOW - JANUARY 2025 💥
Three new interviews and features with some of the most cutting-edge artists in contemporary music - read now: https://buff.ly/3PHkP2s
Three new interviews and features with some of the most cutting-edge artists in contemporary music - read now: https://buff.ly/3PHkP2s
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🗓️ 20/01/25: Don't miss our January issue of PRXLUDES, featuring interviews and features with some of the most cutting-edge composers of today 🔆
Sign up to our mailing list and don't miss out - link in our bio 🔗
📸 Ben Nobuto @__nobuto__, photo credit Phil Sharp
prxludes.net/ben-nobuto
Sign up to our mailing list and don't miss out - link in our bio 🔗
📸 Ben Nobuto @__nobuto__, photo credit Phil Sharp
prxludes.net/ben-nobuto
January 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🗓️ 20/01/25: Don't miss our January issue of PRXLUDES, featuring interviews and features with some of the most cutting-edge composers of today 🔆
Sign up to our mailing list and don't miss out - link in our bio 🔗
📸 Ben Nobuto @__nobuto__, photo credit Phil Sharp
prxludes.net/ben-nobuto
Sign up to our mailing list and don't miss out - link in our bio 🔗
📸 Ben Nobuto @__nobuto__, photo credit Phil Sharp
prxludes.net/ben-nobuto
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Hi! We're PRXLUDES - a contemporary music magazine focused on the promotion and celebration of emerging composers. We've just come off a hot 2024, here's some more info about what we've been up to:
December 31, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Hi! We're PRXLUDES - a contemporary music magazine focused on the promotion and celebration of emerging composers. We've just come off a hot 2024, here's some more info about what we've been up to:
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Premiere of my orchestral piece
‘suntime bedtime moontime’
With the @londonsymphony.bsky.social
26th Jan 2025
Friends, would love to see you there
www.lso.co.uk/whats-on/lso...
‘suntime bedtime moontime’
With the @londonsymphony.bsky.social
26th Jan 2025
Friends, would love to see you there
www.lso.co.uk/whats-on/lso...
December 18, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Premiere of my orchestral piece
‘suntime bedtime moontime’
With the @londonsymphony.bsky.social
26th Jan 2025
Friends, would love to see you there
www.lso.co.uk/whats-on/lso...
‘suntime bedtime moontime’
With the @londonsymphony.bsky.social
26th Jan 2025
Friends, would love to see you there
www.lso.co.uk/whats-on/lso...
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Something special to announce today. This August me, composer inti figgis-vizueta, and cellist/composer Andrew Yee will host our first summer program for transfemme composers. There is no cost to apply or attend. Tell your friends and students who might benefit from this! www.sarah-hennies.com/gliss
GLISS Composition Residency — Sarah Hennies
www.sarah-hennies.com
December 16, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Something special to announce today. This August me, composer inti figgis-vizueta, and cellist/composer Andrew Yee will host our first summer program for transfemme composers. There is no cost to apply or attend. Tell your friends and students who might benefit from this! www.sarah-hennies.com/gliss
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Next Tuesday, my new work, GUIDE TO SURIVIVAL IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS, VOL.1. for CoMA London Ensemble & CoMA Singers will be premiered at the Brady Arts Centre in London alongside works by David John Roche, Charlotte Glyn-Woods, & Naomi Pinnock!
Details here: www.coma.org/get-involved... 👈
Details here: www.coma.org/get-involved... 👈
CoMA London and CoMA Singers: Different Shapes
Contemporary Music for All
www.coma.org
December 12, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Next Tuesday, my new work, GUIDE TO SURIVIVAL IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS, VOL.1. for CoMA London Ensemble & CoMA Singers will be premiered at the Brady Arts Centre in London alongside works by David John Roche, Charlotte Glyn-Woods, & Naomi Pinnock!
Details here: www.coma.org/get-involved... 👈
Details here: www.coma.org/get-involved... 👈