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Writing Music
How is a musical work born? On the occasion of their Certificate of Musical Studies in Writing performance, the students present their compositions and unveil the multiple facets of a composer's work, ranging from the mastery of languages to imagination and artistic research.
Conservatoire Municipal Nadia et Lili Boulanger (Paris 9th)
Part of the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Conservatory Events programme
About
The Conservatory is pleased to invite you to the performance of the students' Certificate of Musical Studies (CEM) in Writing.
Throughout their studies, students in David Lampel's classes explore the various dimensions of musical writing: harmony, counterpoint, analysis, orchestration, and composition. This work allows them to develop attentive listening to works and to progressively affirm their own musical language.
For this performance, they will present their personal creations, the result of in-depth work on composition, analysis, and musical reinvention. Each piece bears witness to a unique journey, nourished by the study of repertoires and the search for a personal style of writing.
Writing becomes a space for experimentation here: transforming a musical idea, playing with forms, timbres, and sound materials, and drawing inspiration from a model to better break free from it.
This musical event will highlight the diversity of artistic sensibilities and the creative commitment of the students, in a dialogue between heritage and creation, tradition and modernity.
Coordination: David Lampel
Our take on this event
Step into the creative sanctuary of emerging composers as they unveil their latest musical experiments. This showcase breaks away from traditional standards, inviting you to witness how these artists craft their own distinct voice through melody, harmony, and raw innovation.
The Conservatoire Municipal Nadia et Lili Boulanger hosts a special concert on Tuesday, June 15, 2027, presenting the final work of students from David Lampel’s writing classes. This recital showcases the culmination of the Certificat d’Études Musicales, where students display original compositions developed through rigorous study of harmony, orchestration, and musical analysis. It is an opportunity to witness the creative evolution of these young musicians as they blend tradition with their own unique musical language. The event is free of charge and takes place in the 9th arrondissement, offering an intimate look at the experimental process behind professional music composition.
Join us on Tuesday, June 15, 2027, from 18:00 to 19:30 at the Conservatoire Municipal Nadia et Lili Boulanger, located at 17 Rue de Rochechouart, for this showcase of musical writing. Under the coordination of David Lampel, students who have completed their Certificat d’Études Musicales will present their personal creative projects.
The performance serves as a platform for students to demonstrate the skills acquired throughout their studies, including counterpoint, analysis, and orchestration. Each composition is the result of a deep investigation into musical structures, where students learn to transform ideas and play with sound textures. The concert highlights the transition from learning established repertoires to asserting an individual artistic identity.
Attendance is free for all visitors interested in contemporary composition and the educational process within the conservatory. This evening promises to bridge the gap between heritage and modern innovation, providing a unique perspective on the creative dedication of the students in the 9th arrondissement.
