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Composer

Birth

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1956 in Hanover, Germany

Period

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Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Opera

 

 

Orchestral

 

Andreas N. Tarkmann is a German composer who was born on August 22, 1961, in Hamburg, Germany. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a conductor and his mother a pianist. Tarkmann started playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the trumpet and the guitar. He studied music at the Hamburg Conservatory and later at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover. Tarkmann's early compositions were influenced by the music of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. He was also inspired by the works of contemporary composers such as György Ligeti and Karlheinz Stockhausen. Tarkmann's music is characterized by its clarity, precision, and elegance. He is known for his use of traditional forms and structures, as well as his incorporation of modern techniques and styles. Tarkmann's first major work was his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1986. The symphony was well-received and established Tarkmann as a promising young composer. He went on to compose several other orchestral works, including his Symphony No. 2, which was premiered in 1992. In addition to his orchestral works, Tarkmann has also composed chamber music, choral music, and operas. One of his most famous works is his opera "The Little Prince," which is based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The opera premiered in 2004 and has since been performed in several countries around the world. Tarkmann's music has been performed by many renowned orchestras and ensembles, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with many famous conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle and Daniel Barenboim. Tarkmann has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the German Music Prize and the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize. He is also a member of the Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts and the Academy of Arts, Berlin. In addition to his work as a composer, Tarkmann is also a professor of composition at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover. He has mentored many young composers and has been instrumental in shaping the next generation of classical music. Overall, Andreas N. Tarkmann is a highly respected and influential composer in the world of classical music. His works are known for their beauty, precision, and elegance, and he has made a significant contribution to the development of contemporary classical music.

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