Delian Academy

The Delian Academy for New Music is an international music institute located in Cyclades, Greece, specializing in educational and artistic programs designed for composers and sound artists. The institute is operating under the honorary presidency of composer Georges Aperghis, and takes its name from the historic island of Delos, associated with the birthplace of the Greek god Apollo and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

History
The institute was founded in 2017 by Alexandros Spyrou who serves as artistic director. According to him, the goal of the institute is to provide composers and sound artists with a platform to advance their musical education and engage in creative exploration. Greek composer Georges Aperghis has been serving as the honorary president of the academy.

In 2019, Klangforum Wien and New York-based TAK ensemble participated in Delian Academy for an annual international meeting of musicians and composers.

Faculty

 * Michael Finnissy
 * Beat Furrer
 * Panayiotis Kokoras
 * Franck Bedrossian
 * Elainie Lillios
 * Samir Odeh-Tamimi
 * Dimitri Papageorgiou
 * Josh Levine

Ensembles in residence

 * Klangforum Wien
 * Trio Accanto
 * TAK ensemble
 * Oerknal ensemble
 * Zone Expérimentale
 * Proxima Centauri
 * Awkas Ensemble