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Germany

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1958 in Germany

 

Thomas Lehn is a German musician who has made a name for himself in the world of experimental and improvised music. Born on February 22, 1958, in Fröndenberg, Germany, Lehn grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a church musician, and his mother was a singer. Lehn started playing the piano at a young age and went on to study classical music at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany. After completing his studies, Lehn began to explore the world of experimental music. He became interested in the possibilities of electronic music and started to experiment with synthesizers and other electronic instruments. In the early 1990s, he became a member of the group Kontakta, which was known for its innovative use of electronic instruments. Lehn's career took off in the mid-1990s when he started to collaborate with other musicians in the field of improvised music. He became a member of the group MIMEO (Music in Movement Electronic Orchestra), which was known for its live improvisations using electronic instruments. Lehn's contributions to MIMEO were highly regarded, and he became known for his ability to create complex and intricate soundscapes using his synthesizers. In addition to his work with MIMEO, Lehn has collaborated with many other musicians in the field of improvised music. He has worked with musicians such as Keith Rowe, Marcus Schmickler, and Günter Müller, among others. He has also performed with orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic and the London Sinfonietta. Lehn's performances have been highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. He has been praised for his ability to create complex and intricate soundscapes using his synthesizers. His performances are often described as immersive and hypnotic, with a strong emphasis on texture and timbre. In addition to his work as a performer, Lehn is also a respected teacher and researcher. He has taught at the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne, Germany, and has conducted research on the history of electronic music. Lehn has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field of experimental music. In 2004, he was awarded the Ars Electronica Prize for Digital Musics. In 2010, he was awarded the German Music Critics' Prize for his album "Live at the DOM." In 2013, he was awarded the SWR Jazz Prize for his contributions to the field of improvised music. In conclusion, Thomas Lehn is a highly respected musician in the field of experimental and improvised music. His contributions to the field have been highly regarded by critics and audiences alike, and he has received numerous awards and honors for his work. Lehn's ability to create complex and intricate soundscapes using his synthesizers has made him a unique and important voice in the world of electronic music.

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