M.J.Wiley, T.Pauss, T.I.Tajuddin, J.Yuasa, H.Yamamoto, P.Kokoras photo (c) Michiharu Okubo

Finalists;
(Mr Joji Yuasa did the screening of the 122 entries at the end of November 2001, and selected 5 works listed hereunder.)

Hiroyuki Yamamoto (Mr), Japan (born in 1967)
[Title] Canticum Tremulum II
He completed his postgraduate course at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in 1992, studying with Jo Kondo and Isao Matsushita. He won the 3rd prize at the 58th Japan Music Competition in 1989, JSCM composer's Award in 1996 and the 3rd prize at the BWV musica viva in 1998. He attended the Forum 91 in Canada, Gaudeamus Music Week 1994, ISCM World Music Days in 2000 and 2001. His works have been performed by many ensembles and orchestras in Japan, Holland, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxemburg, Canada and the United States, and broadcasted by radio. Member of ' Tempus Novum', which is the group of Japanese composers.

Tazul Izan Tajuddin (Mr), Malaysia (born in 1969)
[Title] TENUNAN II
He began to learn composition in 1994. Studied at Carnegie Mellon University receiving a special scholarship award from Ministry of Culture of Malaysia. Later he received a scholarship award from University Malaysia Sabah for further study and now is studying in a doctor degree at Universty of Sussex, UK. He studied with Iannis Xenakis, and has been described by Henri Dutilleux as 'un compositeur tres finement doue'. In 1996, he won a scholarship to study with Franco Donatoni at the Manuel de Falla International Festival in Granada, Spain. In 2001, he attended the IRCAM Academie d'ete. His works have been performed in the United States, Malaysia, United Kingdom and Singapore.

Panayiotis Kokoras (Mr), Greece (born in 1974)
[Title] FEEDBACK
He started to learn theory of music composition and classical Guitar in Athens from 1987. Afterwards, he completed his postgraduate course at University of York, UK. He has received several awards and prizes, and his works have been performed in many festivals in Europe, Asia and the United States. Now pursueing a doctorate research as scholar of AHRB award.

Theodor Pauss (Mr), Germany (born in 1969)
[Title] Scene for Orchestra
He studied composition, piano and conducting at Robert-Schumann University since 1992. Studied in the master course with Paul-Heinz Dittrich and Edison Denisov in Berlin. He has founded the contemporary music ensemble 'Formation Klang' and performed as pianist, conductor and organizer.

Michael John Wiley (Mr), USA/Mexico (born in 1970)
[Title] Tzolkin in C Major
Born in New Mexico, USA. He was raised in Mexico City, and has resided in Arizona since 1987. He had a Bachelor's degree in music composition at University of Arizona. Currently working with the Tucson Unified School District.



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