Composition competition 2026

Every other year, Multiphonic launches a composition competition open to everyone, regardless of age or nationality.

This competition follows the Multiphonic concept: candidates have to submit a creation freely inspired by a selection of works from the repertoire

The aim is not to compose “in the style of” or to propose an arrangement, but to develop an original creation in a contemporary musical language. Extended playing techniques may be used, with the exception of any electronic processes.

 The theme of this second edition is composing for saxophone quartet, based on reference works by Singelée, Glazounov, Pierné and Ravel: the candidates are asked to reinterpret their works in a contemporary style.

In the last week of March 2026, the winning works will be premiered in concert by the AXONE quartet, who will perform them as a “mirror” of the reference works that inspired them.

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