Hanspeter Kyburz
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Hanspeter Kyburz is a contemporary Swiss
composer of classical music
, known for applying electronic music
techniques to his productions.
Kyburz was born in Lagos
, Nigeria
to Swiss parents. In 1980, he began studying music composition, first in Graz
with A. Dobrowolsky and Gösta Neuwirth, then, from 1982–1990, with Gösta Neuwirth and Franc Michael Beyer.
Later, Kyburz studied at the Universität der Künste in Berlin
and with Hans Zender
in Frankfurt
. In 1990, he received the Boris Blacher Prize and won the Cité Internationale des Arts scholarship for 1990/91 in Paris.
He was awarded the Schneider-Schott Prize in 1996, and the Förderpreis Prize from the Berlin Akademie der Künste in 1994.
He has held lectures on electronic music production in Germany, Austria
and Switzerland
, and in 1996 he participated as a guest lecturer on the subject of the Basler composer week. As a composer, he is by performances with the citizens of Berlin Biennale, Wiener Festwochen (Vienna's week-long musical festival), the Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik
(Wittener Days for New Chamber Music) and in Donaueschingen.
Kyburz has led such internationally renowned ensembles such as Klangforum in Vienna
, Ensemble Contrechamps in Geneva
, Ensemble Intercontemporain in Paris, Musikfabrik North Rhine-Westphalia
, Ensemble Modern, Ensemble für Neue Musik in Zürich, Ensemble UnitedBerlin, Camerata Quartett in Warsaw and Ensemble Recherche in Freiburg. CD-Einspielungen has documented his work.
Hanspeter Kyburz wrote for the Ensemble Intercontemporain in Paris. He has also performed for Südwestfunk Radio in Baden-Baden
, the Konservatorium in Basel
and the Steirischen Herbst, the Schleswig-Holstein festival, Sender Freies in Berlin and the Süddeutschen Rundfunk (the South German broadcasters). Since 1997, Kyburz has served as professor for composition at the "Hanns Eisler" University for Music in Berlin
.
Kyburz produced a piece that is a musical interpretation of the enigmatic Voynich Manuscript
.
and the Berlin Philharmonic, performed the London Premiere of Noesis as part of the Promenade Concert
season at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
composer of classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
, known for applying electronic music
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
techniques to his productions.
Kyburz was born in Lagos
Lagos
Lagos is a port and the most populous conurbation in Nigeria. With a population of 7,937,932, it is currently the third most populous city in Africa after Cairo and Kinshasa, and currently estimated to be the second fastest growing city in Africa...
, Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
to Swiss parents. In 1980, he began studying music composition, first in Graz
Graz
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with A. Dobrowolsky and Gösta Neuwirth, then, from 1982–1990, with Gösta Neuwirth and Franc Michael Beyer.
Later, Kyburz studied at the Universität der Künste in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
and with Hans Zender
Hans Zender
Johannes Wolfgang Zender is a German conductor and composer.-Life:From 1956 to 1959 Zender studied piano, conducting, and composition at the Hochschule für Musik Frankfurt and at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg.From 1959 to 1963 he was Kapellmeister of the Municipal Theatres in Freiburg im...
in Frankfurt
Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main , commonly known simply as Frankfurt, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany, with a 2010 population of 688,249. The urban area had an estimated population of 2,300,000 in 2010...
. In 1990, he received the Boris Blacher Prize and won the Cité Internationale des Arts scholarship for 1990/91 in Paris.
Career
In 1991, Kyburz began collaborating with the Insel-Musik-Konzerte group in Berlin. His study of music theory as well as the philosophy and history of art assured him acquisition of the Magistertitels title.He was awarded the Schneider-Schott Prize in 1996, and the Förderpreis Prize from the Berlin Akademie der Künste in 1994.
He has held lectures on electronic music production in Germany, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
and Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, and in 1996 he participated as a guest lecturer on the subject of the Basler composer week. As a composer, he is by performances with the citizens of Berlin Biennale, Wiener Festwochen (Vienna's week-long musical festival), the Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik
Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik
The Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik is a music festival for contemporary chamber music, jointly organised by the town Witten in the Ruhr Area and the broadcasting station Westdeutscher Rundfunk...
(Wittener Days for New Chamber Music) and in Donaueschingen.
Kyburz has led such internationally renowned ensembles such as Klangforum in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Ensemble Contrechamps in Geneva
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
, Ensemble Intercontemporain in Paris, Musikfabrik North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia is the most populous state of Germany, with four of the country's ten largest cities. The state was formed in 1946 as a merger of the northern Rhineland and Westphalia, both formerly part of Prussia. Its capital is Düsseldorf. The state is currently run by a coalition of the...
, Ensemble Modern, Ensemble für Neue Musik in Zürich, Ensemble UnitedBerlin, Camerata Quartett in Warsaw and Ensemble Recherche in Freiburg. CD-Einspielungen has documented his work.
Hanspeter Kyburz wrote for the Ensemble Intercontemporain in Paris. He has also performed for Südwestfunk Radio in Baden-Baden
Baden-Baden
Baden-Baden is a spa town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located on the western foothills of the Black Forest, on the banks of the Oos River, in the region of Karlsruhe...
, the Konservatorium in Basel
Basel
Basel or Basle In the national languages of Switzerland the city is also known as Bâle , Basilea and Basilea is Switzerland's third most populous city with about 166,000 inhabitants. Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany...
and the Steirischen Herbst, the Schleswig-Holstein festival, Sender Freies in Berlin and the Süddeutschen Rundfunk (the South German broadcasters). Since 1997, Kyburz has served as professor for composition at the "Hanns Eisler" University for Music in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
.
Kyburz produced a piece that is a musical interpretation of the enigmatic Voynich Manuscript
Voynich manuscript
The Voynich manuscript, described as "the world's most mysterious manuscript", is a work which dates to the early 15th century, possibly from northern Italy. It is named after the book dealer Wilfrid Voynich, who purchased it in 1912....
.
Recent activities
On September 1, 2006, Simon RattleSimon Rattle
Sir Simon Denis Rattle, CBE is an English conductor. He rose to international prominence as conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and since 2002 has been principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic ....
and the Berlin Philharmonic, performed the London Premiere of Noesis as part of the Promenade Concert
The Proms
The Proms, more formally known as The BBC Proms, or The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts presented by the BBC, is an eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts and other events held annually, predominantly in the Royal Albert Hall in London...
season at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Works
(Not complete)- Malstrom, SWR-SO Baden-Baden & Freiburg/Zender
- The Voynich Cipher Manuscript, Sudfunk-Chor Stuttgart/Klangforum Wien/Huber
- Parts, Klangforum Wien/Rundel
- Cells; Danse aveugle pour six instruments (1997)
- Double Points Plus
- A travers (1999)
- Noesis (2001–2003)