CEME 2026 Composers and Saxophone Mastercourse

CEME 2026
Contemporary Encounters Meitar Ensemble
International New Music Festival and mastercourses

20.12 - 24.12.2026
Composers Mastercourses: Mark Andre, Daniel D’adamo and Ruben Seroussi
Saxophone Mastercourse: Amit Dubester

CEME (Contemporary Encounters by Meitar Ensemble) Festival and Master Course is a unique platform dedicated to the promotion of contemporary music, established with the goal of engaging young musicians with the latest developments in the field of new music.

The 2026 edition of CEME is honored to host three internationally acclaimed composers - Mark Andre, Daniel D’Adamo and Ruben Seroussi - who will lead the festival's composition course. Twenty-four young composers from around the world will participate in the program, receiving individual lessons while composing new works to be rehearsed by members of the Meitar Ensemble and guest musicians. This process provides participants with the invaluable opportunity to hear their music brought to life, refine and revise their scores and receive feedback from both the teachers and the professional performers. The newly composed works will be premiered and professionally video recorded in dedicated festival concerts.

For the second consecutive year, CEME will also present a master course for saxophonists led by Amit Dubester. Over five intensive days, participants will take part in individual lessons, workshops and chamber music sessions focusing on the performance of contemporary repertoire, advanced extended techniques for saxophone, and the rich, creative world of free improvisation. The course will culminate in a final concert showcasing the participants' work and artistic development. In addition, all saxophone participants will be welcome to attend the daily composition seminar as listeners and will enjoy full access to all festival events.

Early-bird rates available for registrations until September 1st

Apply here: www.meitar.net/ceme2026