Xavier Dayer

Xavier Dayer (born 1972, France) studied composition in his hometown with Eric Gaudibert, then with Tristan Murail and Brian Ferneyhough in Paris {IRCAM}. He Winner of several composition prizes including the Academy in Poznan, as well as the Royal Flemish Conservatory in Antwerp.
Szymon’s particular interest in the synergy between music, contemporary dance, theatre and cinema led him to participate in numerous collaborative projects across various art forms. He worked with many award-winning choreographers, acclaimed orchestras and reputable dance companies. His compositions have been performed many times over in numerous prestigious dance venues and festivals across the world, such as Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Centre and BAM in New York, Semperoper in Dresden, Esplanade in Singapore as well as at the Festival D›Avignon.