The Ivors Academy has announced Edward Gregson, Jonathan Dove and Rebecca Saunders among the 36 composers who have had works nominated for the 2024 Ivor Novello Awards, celebrating the best new classical music and sound art of the year. Presented by The Ivors Academy, the ceremony will take place on Tuesday November 12 at BFI Southbank in London, where 11 Ivor Novello Awards will be presented to eight category winners and three Gift of the Academy award winners.
Discover our nominees here:
Best Small Chamber Composition
Rebecca Saunders - The Mouth
for soprano and tape
Best Large Ensemble Composition
Edward Gregson - Viola Concerto 'Three Goddesses'
for viola and string orchestra
Best Stage Work Composition
Jonathan Dove - Itch
BBC Radio 3 will broadcast the ceremony on Saturday November 16 in a special edition of the New Music Show and the episode will also be available on BBC Sounds. The Ivors Classical Awards are supported by PRS for Music.
Find out more and discover the rest of the incredible nominees here.
