Role

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Composer

Birth

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1960

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

Orchestral

 

Hanspeter Kyburz is a Swiss composer who was born on December 16, 1960, in Zurich, Switzerland. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a conductor and his mother a pianist. From a young age, Kyburz showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later went on to study composition at the Zurich Conservatory, where he was taught by Klaus Huber. After completing his studies, Kyburz went on to work as a freelance composer, creating works for various ensembles and orchestras. His early works were heavily influenced by the music of the Second Viennese School, particularly the works of Arnold Schoenberg and Anton Webern. However, as he continued to develop his own style, Kyburz began to incorporate elements of spectral music and electronic music into his compositions. One of Kyburz's most notable works is his opera "Black on White," which was premiered in 2002 at the Munich Biennale. The opera is based on the life of the German painter Max Beckmann and explores themes of art, politics, and personal identity. The work received critical acclaim and has since been performed in several other countries, including Switzerland, France, and the United States. Another significant work by Kyburz is his orchestral piece "Noesis," which was commissioned by the Berlin Philharmonic and premiered in 2010. The work is based on the concept of "noesis," which refers to the act of perceiving or understanding something intuitively. The piece features complex rhythms and harmonies, as well as electronic sounds and live processing. Kyburz has also created works for smaller ensembles, such as his string quartet "Stringendo," which was premiered in 1995. The work features intricate textures and rhythms, as well as extended techniques such as harmonics and glissandi. Another notable work for chamber ensemble is his piece "Concerto for Viola and Ensemble," which was premiered in 2006 and features a solo viola accompanied by a small ensemble. In addition to his work as a composer, Kyburz has also taught composition at several institutions, including the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna and the University of Music and Theatre in Hamburg. He has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize in 2018. Overall, Hanspeter Kyburz is a composer who has made significant contributions to the field of contemporary classical music. His works are characterized by their complex rhythms and harmonies, as well as their incorporation of electronic sounds and spectral techniques. Through his compositions, Kyburz has explored a wide range of themes and ideas, from the personal to the political, and has established himself as one of the leading composers of his generation.

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