Lítore Quartet is looking for a composer for its 2026 commission!

In this blog article, you will find all the information about the call. You can also download the guidelines in PDF format below:

Bases Convocatoria - Lítore Quartet.pdf

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1. Purpose of the Call

At Lítore Quartet, we are committed to premiering a piece by a contemporary composer each year. So far, we have premiered works by composers such as Eduardo Soutullo, Salvador Brotons, Brais González, and Mauricio Sotelo. We have realized that there has not yet been an opportunity to collaborate with a Spanish female composer, and we believe it is also our responsibility to seek this commission and give a voice to current female artists. For this reason, we are opening this call with the aim of finding a composer and moving closer to our goal of promoting sustainable and equal projects.

2. Participation Requirements

2.1 Eligible participants:

• Spanish female composers.

2.2 Positively valued (optional):

• Composers with experience writing for chamber ensembles.

• Composers familiar with the language of the saxophone.

  
  

3. Work Characteristics

• Duration: between 10 and 12 minutes.

• Format: original and unpublished work (not previously commissioned or premiered) for saxophone quartet.

• Instrumentation: saxophone quartet (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone).

  
  

3.1 Notes for the composer:

• We aim for active communication and reciprocal collaboration between the performers and the composer during the composition period.

• We offer flexibility in creating the artistic idea, as well as the language and style of the piece.

  
  

4. Financial Award

• The selected composer will receive a gross fee of €2,500.

• Payment will be made after the premiere of the piece, with a deadline of 30/12/2026.

  
  

5. Call Schedule

• Announcement of the call: January 12, 2026.

• Application deadline: February 25, 2026.

• Announcement of selected composer: March 12, 2026.

• Composition process: March 13, 2026 – September 30, 2026.

• Submission deadline: October 1, 2026.

• Official premiere: to be determined (between October and December 2026).

  
  

6. Required Documentation for Application

Applicants must submit the following documentation by February 25, 2026 to litorequartet@gmail.com (PDF format, subject: “Composer Call 2026 [Full Name]”):

• Professional photograph.

• Curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages).

• Motivation letter (max. 1 page).

• Work samples (max. 3 samples): links to online platforms (YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.) of mp3 or mp4 recordings (preferably chamber music works).

• Contact information (full name, age, nationality, address, email, and phone number).

Paper submissions or late applications will not be accepted.

7. Selection Criteria

The jury will consist of Lítore Quartet members: Jaime Estévez Moreira, Sira Pellicer Faus, Hugo Lomba Fernández, and Miquel Flores i Mula. Lítore Quartet may consult external composers if expert advice is needed.

The jury’s decision is final. The jury may declare the call void if deemed appropriate.

8. Rights of the Work

The composer will retain the copyright of the work. The composer agrees to sign a composition and premiere agreement with Lítore Quartet.

Lítore Quartet will maintain the right of premiere and exclusive dissemination of the work for 12 months following the premiere.

9. Breach of the Composition Agreement

The composer agrees to sign a composition and premiere agreement with Lítore Quartet Corporation to ensure the security of both parties’ work. The consequences of breaching the agreement will be specified within the agreement.

10. Acceptance of the Terms

By submitting this application, the applicant fully accepts the terms of this call and the use of personal data by Lítore Quartet Corporation to carry out the selection process.

Any unforeseen issues will be resolved by the jury.