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.
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”.
2nd prize at Edition Svitzer's "STELLAR Composition Competition"
solo for marimba
published by Edition Svitzer
movement theatre play
Dame Evelyn Glennie
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