Composers’ Forum

At France Summer Music YXIE, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of contemporary classical music through daily roundtable discussions led by renowned New York-based composer and guitarist Bill Anderson.

Discover, Debate, Create

• Explore Critical Questions: Is the future of music tonal, atonal, or microtonally revolutionary?
• Investigate Musical Boundaries: What role does improvisation play in modern classical composition?
• Challenge Artistic Conventions: Which emerging styles genuinely push musical innovation?
• Share Inspiration: Connect with fellow artists and reveal the sources that fuel your creative vision

Our daily conversations tackle the most pressing artistic questions:

• How can contemporary composers continue to innovate?
• What defines true musical renewal?
• Are we experiencing a need for radical musical transformation?

Whether you’re an established composer or an emerging artist, France Summer Music YXIE provides a dynamic platform to present your work, exchange ideas, and collectively shape the future of musical expression.

Led by Bill Anderson’s artistic direction, we’re not just discussing music—we’re actively creating its next chapter.