The "2025 ALEA III Summer Meetings” and the “Forum: Young Composers - Young Performers" give the opportunity to college age composers and performers to spend ten days on the splendid island of Naxos, play music, exchange ideas, create new works and enjoy the beaches and the 5,000 year history of an island in the heart of the Aegean Sea.
The programs are presented in collaboration of ALEA III with YriaRT Productions, the Region of Southern Aegean, the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades, the Tragea Cultural Council and the National Kapodistrian Univeristy of Athens.
The core ensemble is a Beethoven-size orchestra plus some extra friends:
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons - 2 horns - strings, a guitar duo and several pianists.
- The young composers create new works for any combination of the above
- The performers are encouraged to prepare and present works belonging to any musical genre, era and style.
- All have the oportunity to give a presentation on any topic of their choice (college level paper, Master’s or Doctorate dissertation)
Even though plans have been made for the participating composers and performers in the “Forum", the "Summer Meetings" are open to welcoming more participants (composers, performers and artists of any discipline). If they wish, “Summer Meetings” musicians will be considered to perform with the “Forum” orchestra.
Bring your works, your instrument, your film, your ideas for a project to work together with peers.
The meetings are free and open to all who wish to be active participants or spectators.
Should you be interested in participating please send an email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
To propose a new project, please fill out the Project Description Form.
We are available to discuss any issue related to your project.
We can help you organize your trip to Naxos and/or find accommodations.
During the 11-day residency on Naxos, the musicians will practice the new works, which will be videotaped and become available online.
In addition there will be several opportunities to perform in the concerts below on the islands of Naxos and Paros.
All events are free to the public.
An Evening of Orchestral MusicProgram and dates to be determined.
Program and date to be determined.
An evening of concurent events throughout the village of Halki in Naxos.
Paroikia, Paros
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 21:00
An interactive theatrical production for ages K-6, where the main characters are children with special needs. Scored for orchestra and children’s chorus.
Original text: Aggeliki Mastromichalaki
Music: Anna Daniilidi
Audience share their score and play with us. All enjoy good company, plenty of food, drinks and dessert provided by local producers.
