Role

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Composer  

Birth

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1956 in Düsseldorf, Germany

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

Manos Tsangaris is a Greek composer who was born on October 26, 1956, in Athens, Greece. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a composer and his mother a pianist. Tsangaris started playing the piano at a young age and later studied music at the Athens Conservatory. He continued his studies in Germany, where he attended the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne. Tsangaris is known for his experimental approach to music, often incorporating elements of theater, dance, and visual arts into his compositions. He has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including choreographers, visual artists, and filmmakers. One of Tsangaris' most notable works is "Elephant's Easy Moonwalk Through the Night," a piece for percussion and electronics that was commissioned by the Berlin Philharmonic. The piece features a variety of percussion instruments, including marimba, vibraphone, and gongs, and incorporates electronic sounds and samples. The piece premiered in 2008 and has since been performed by orchestras around the world. Another notable work by Tsangaris is "The Great Learning," a piece for 40 voices and percussion that was inspired by the work of composer Cornelius Cardew. The piece was commissioned by the Donaueschingen Festival and premiered in 2013. It features a text by Confucius that is sung by the choir, accompanied by a variety of percussion instruments. Tsangaris has also composed music for theater and dance productions. He has worked with choreographers such as Sasha Waltz and William Forsythe, creating music for their productions at the Berlin State Opera and the Frankfurt Ballet, respectively. He has also collaborated with visual artists, creating sound installations and performances that incorporate elements of sculpture and video. In addition to his work as a composer, Tsangaris is also a professor of music at the University of the Arts in Berlin. He has taught courses on composition, improvisation, and music theory, and has mentored a new generation of experimental composers. Overall, Manos Tsangaris is a composer who has pushed the boundaries of classical music, incorporating elements of theater, dance, and visual arts into his compositions. His works are known for their experimental approach and their ability to create immersive, multi-sensory experiences for audiences.

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