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Composer

Birth

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1973 in Oslo, Norway

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

Eivind Buene is a Norwegian composer who was born on October 15, 1973, in Oslo, Norway. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a jazz musician and his mother a classical pianist. Buene started playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the guitar and the bass. He was also interested in composition from an early age and started writing his own music when he was a teenager. Buene studied composition at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, where he received his Bachelor's degree in 1998 and his Master's degree in 2000. He also studied at the Royal College of Music in London and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hamburg. During his studies, Buene was influenced by composers such as György Ligeti, Morton Feldman, and Helmut Lachenmann. Buene's music is characterized by its experimental and innovative approach to composition. He often combines different musical styles and genres, such as classical, jazz, and rock, to create a unique sound. His works are also known for their use of extended techniques, such as microtonality, multiphonics, and aleatoric elements. One of Buene's early works is the chamber piece "Strykekvartett" (String Quartet), which he composed in 1997. The piece is a study in timbre and texture, with the four instruments creating a complex and intricate sound world. Buene's use of microtonality and unconventional playing techniques gives the piece a modern and experimental feel. In 2001, Buene composed "Konsert for klaver og orkester" (Concerto for Piano and Orchestra), which was premiered by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. The piece is a virtuosic showcase for the solo piano, with the orchestra providing a rich and colorful accompaniment. Buene's use of jazz and rock elements in the piece gives it a contemporary and accessible feel. Buene's most famous work is "Symfoni nr. 1" (Symphony No. 1), which he composed in 2005. The piece is a large-scale work for orchestra and choir, and is inspired by the poetry of the Norwegian writer Olav H. Hauge. The symphony is divided into four movements, each of which is based on a different poem by Hauge. Buene's use of aleatoric elements and unconventional orchestration gives the piece a modern and experimental feel, while the choir adds a spiritual and ethereal quality. In 2010, Buene composed "Konsert for saksofon og orkester" (Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra), which was premiered by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. The piece is a virtuosic showcase for the solo saxophone, with the orchestra providing a rich and colorful accompaniment. Buene's use of extended techniques, such as multiphonics and microtonality, gives the piece a modern and experimental feel. Buene's most recent work is "Konsert for fiolin og orkester" (Concerto for Violin and Orchestra), which he composed in 2018. The piece is a virtuosic showcase for the solo violin, with the orchestra providing a rich and colorful accompaniment. Buene's use of extended techniques, such as microtonality and aleatoric elements, gives the piece a modern and experimental feel. Buene has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Norwegian Society of Composers' Edvard Prize in 2005 and 2010, and the Norwegian Music Publishers' Association's Music Prize in 2011. He has also been commissioned by many prestigious ensembles and orchestras, including the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Arditti Quartet.

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