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Composer Performer

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1980 in Paris, France

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Romantic

 

Daniel Wohl is a contemporary classical music composer who was born in Paris, France in 1980. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his mother being a pianist and his father a composer. Wohl began playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the guitar and drums. He attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition and a Master of Music degree in composition and multimedia. Wohl's music is known for its unique blend of acoustic and electronic sounds. He often incorporates field recordings and found sounds into his compositions, creating a rich and textured sonic landscape. His music has been described as "evocative," "mesmerizing," and "immersive." One of Wohl's early works is "Glitch," a piece for solo piano and electronics. The piece was inspired by the sound of a malfunctioning CD player and features glitchy, fragmented piano lines that are manipulated and distorted by electronic effects. "Glitch" was premiered at the Bang on a Can Summer Festival in 2006 and has since been performed by pianists around the world. In 2011, Wohl released his debut album, "Corps Exquis," on the New Amsterdam Records label. The album features a collection of chamber works that blend acoustic instruments with electronic sounds. The title track, "Corps Exquis," is a haunting piece for string quartet and electronics that was inspired by the surrealist game of the same name. The album also includes "Limbs," a piece for cello and electronics that features recordings of Wohl's own heartbeat. Wohl's next album, "Holographic," was released in 2016 on the New Amsterdam Records label. The album features a collection of works that explore the theme of memory and its relationship to sound. The title track, "Holographic," is a piece for chamber orchestra and electronics that was inspired by the idea of a hologram, where a three-dimensional image is created from a two-dimensional surface. The piece features shimmering, ethereal textures that evoke the idea of a memory being reconstructed. Another standout track on "Holographic" is "Source," a piece for solo cello and electronics that was inspired by the sound of water. The piece features recordings of water droplets and waves that are manipulated and processed to create a dreamy, atmospheric sound. In addition to his work as a composer, Wohl is also an active collaborator and producer. He has worked with a variety of artists, including the electronic musician Holly Herndon and the experimental rock band Liars. He has also produced albums for other composers, including Judd Greenstein's "City Boy" and Missy Mazzoli's "Vespers for a New Dark Age." Wohl's music has been performed by a variety of ensembles and orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Bang on a Can All-Stars, and the American Composers Orchestra. He has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including a Charles Ives Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and a Fulbright Fellowship to study in Paris. Overall, Daniel Wohl is a composer who is known for his innovative approach to blending acoustic and electronic sounds. His music is often inspired by the natural world and the relationship between sound and memory. With a growing body of work and a reputation as one of the most exciting young composers working today, Wohl is sure to continue making waves in the world of contemporary classical music.

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