Maximilian Wolfgang Schwarz

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Maximilian Wolfgang Schwarz

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Max Schwarz, picture by Johannes Schirbock

Creating my own music was always part of my musical identity. After many years of experimental electronic production and band experience, I took an interest in composing contemporary classical music, taking theory and conducting courses during my studies at HMT Rostock. I often use a hybrid approach, incorporating both electronical production and "traditional" composition techniques. 


Currently, I am working on creating a full concert-length percussion repertoire, which consists of solo and chamber music in various ensemble constellations. Alongside this I compose music for TV/film productions, keeping my own band projects always close at hand. 

ZYKLUS describes a possible evolutionary history of mankind. From the emergence of early life forms, through development and technologization, to the “return” to space and the first contact with alien life. Descent: In the era of the Late Heavy Bombardment, the cradle is prepared for the development of the primordial soup. Emergence: Under the extreme atmospheric conditions on young Earth, first life is formed, which eventually develops into humans billions of years later. Veils/Parallels: Now we are at a crossroads: Will we manage to evolve as a species and solve global problems together, or will we regress through science denial and the unleashed power of self-induced climate catastrophe, possibly to the point of extinction? Escape Velocity: If we manage to find a way out of this phase, the path to interplanetary expansion of our species will be open to us. First Contact: The discovery of extraterrestrial life on an alien celestial body heralds a new era for mankind. 

EP Cover: ZYKLUS

In ZYKLUS - my first electronica EP - I combine new ways of sound design with my own (partly serial) composition concepts. I work hybrid with both live recorded and subsequently altered samples (such as my own drum tracks) as well as with completely digital sound synthesis. The music oscillates between wide spherical soundscapes, fragile melodies and driving grooves, also integrating “broken rhythms”.

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Recent publications

Echoes A 〈Memories of Agbogbloshie〉

solo for multi-percussion set-up

published by Edition Svitzer

score available for purchase

Fast Radio Bursts - A Polyrudimetrical Etude

solo for snare drum and tape

published by Edition Svitzer

score available for purchase

Beyond Kafala

trio for marimba and set-up

published by Edition Svitzer

score available for purchase

Tricolon C

solo for multi-percussion set-up and tape

published by Edition Svitzer

score available for purchase

Constellations I

2nd prize at Edition Svitzer's "STELLAR Composition Competition"

solo for marimba

published by Edition Svitzer

score available for purchase

List of works

  • "Echoes A" (01/24) - solo for multi-percussion set-up
  • "Fast Radio Bursts" (05/22) - solo for snare drum and tape
  • "Beyond Kafala" (01/22) - trio for multi-percussion set-up 
  • "Constellations I" (05/21) - solo for marimba, 2nd prize at Edition Svitzer's "Stellar Composition Competition" 
  • "Transition Void I-III" (03/20) - sonata for cello, guitar and drums (for maTrigal) 
  • "Tricolon C" (07/19) - solo for set-up and tape
  • "Tricolon for Solo Percussion" (05/19) - sonata for multi-percussion set-up and tape 
  • "Korvai I" (04/18) - solo for drum-set and tape 
  • "Krise in drei Sätzen" (06/17) - duo for hand percussion, piano and tape


  • "Aber es ist alles was wir haben" (12/23) - stage music to 

              movement theatre play

  • "2 Chair Two" (10/21) - score for animation short film
  • "Zucker" (12/20) - score for student short film, nominated for "Deutscher Nachwuchsfilmpreis" 
  • RAI Südtirol: Various jingles, soundbeds and signations for multiple tv shows including Wirtschaftsmagazin "Trend" (07/20) 
  • "Jouissance" (11/18) - stage music to movement theater play 
  • "Michael" (07/18) - score for student short film 


  • Electronica EP "ZYKLUS" (01/25)
  • "Compulsion" (12/20) - for keys, bass, drums, live electronics and voice 
  • "Dualities" (07/20) for maTrigal 
  • "Variations over Time and Crisis I" (02/19) for maTrigal 
  • "Cracktus" (05/18) for CozmicRip
  • "5th Breath" (05/17) for CozmicRip 
  • "Pandorum" (04/17) for CozmicRip 


It’s the best piece I have ever come across that explores sound effects on the marimba in a really musical way. It is the essence of the piece rather than an ‘addition’. Maximilian is absolutely superb and the video work is really well done.


Dame Evelyn Glennie

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For commissioned works or score compositions/productions, please reach out! 

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