Presentation Guidelines

Axel Retif’s music is a personal expression through sound. It should be presented as an autonomous artistic work, allowing the music itself to communicate without exaggerating or emphasizing the composer’s persona.

His compositions are not to be used for political, ideological, or propagandistic purposes. They are intended solely as sonic experiences, engaging listeners through textures, contrasts, and temporal unfolding.

All presentations of his work must respect its integrity and transparency, showing the music as it is—without manipulation, reinterpretation, or distortion. The focus should remain on the artistic content and the audience’s experience, rather than promoting external agendas or highlighting the composer’s figure.

This approach ensures that Retif’s works remain authentic, immersive, and reflective, allowing sound itself to be the medium of expression and connection.

In alignment with the spirit of authenticity and transparency that guides his work, Retif kindly requests that his music not be presented in contexts associated with alcohol, drugs, or other toxic substances. His compositions are intended to foster spaces of attentive listening, reflection, and openness, and are best experienced in environments that honor these intentions.