Invitation to Composers has come to an end after two years of intense and exhilarating activities, two years of discoveries and of self-discovery for the composers, performers and the participating audiences. Regrets there must be at having to bring down the curtain on this wondrous adventure into the world of phantasy and sound – unconventional, captivating and surreal. We got closer than ever before to understanding creative human resources and imagination, explored the roots of inspiration and made the absorbing journey to the heart of the composition and ultimately to its performance.

Most memorable were the players’ face-to-face encounters with the composers, the ensuing dialogue, the interest in one another’s horizons and skills, and the building of musical friendships. We presented a working formula between composer-performer-audience that stimulated and enlightened. We have been visionary in opening doors between great traditions of the past and contemporary thought. We enriched our cultural heritage with ingenious and valuable musical combinations that are missing from the standard repertoire, inspired by music, literature, visual arts, history and nature. We have been ambitious in giving thirty non-main-stream composers from twelve countries the chance to be heard and understood and for their works to be performed and recorded. It was a privilege to meet and work with them. We thank them warmly for their trust and co-operation.