Donemus (compounded from Documentatiecentrum nederlandse muziek) is the
Dutch
Dutch or Nederlands commonly refers to:
* Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands
** Dutch people as an ethnic group ()
** Dutch nationality law, history and regulations of Dutch citizenship ()
** Dutch language ()
* In specific terms, i ...
institute dealing with the documentation of
contemporary music Contemporary music is whatever music is produced at the current time. Specifically, it could refer to:
Genres or audiences
* Adult contemporary music
* British contemporary R&B
* Christian adult contemporary
* Christian contemporary hit radio
* Con ...
composed in the Netherlands.
Originally a publisher of
scores, between 1960 and 2000 Donemus also published a series of recordings titled ''Composers' Voice'' (CV); initially on LP, and later on CD. The originally large
archive
An archive is an accumulation of historical records or materials, in any medium, or the physical facility in which they are located.
Archives contain primary source documents that have accumulated over the course of an individual or organ ...
of hand-written scores was sent back to the
composer
A composer is a person who writes music. The term is especially used to indicate composers of Western classical music, or those who are composers by occupation. Many composers are, or were, also skilled performers of music.
Etymology and def ...
s in the early 21st century; today the archive is maintained mainly digitally.
See also
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Gaudeamus Foundation
The Gaudeamus Foundation and Contemporary Music Center organizes and promotes contemporary musical activities and concerts in the Netherlands and abroad. It focuses on supporting the career development of young composers and musicians, particular ...
External links
Donemus website
Music archives
Organisations based in Amsterdam
Sheet music publishing companies
Music organisations based in the Netherlands
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