Hanspeter Kyburz

Hanspeter Kyburz is a contemporary Swiss composer known for his innovative use of electronic music techniques in classical compositions. Born on July 8, 1960, in Lagos, Nigeria, to Swiss parents, Kyburz began his musical journey by studying composition in Graz and later at the Universität der Künste in Berlin. His career is marked by collaborations with renowned ensembles such as Ensemble Intercontemporain in Paris and Klangforum in Vienna. Kyburz has received several prestigious awards, including the Boris Blacher Prize and the Schneider-Schott Music Prize. He is also recognized for his work as a professor of composition at the Hochschule für Musik "Hanns Eisler" in Berlin since 1997.

Kyburz's compositions often explore complex themes and have been featured in prominent festivals like the Wiener Festwochen and the Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik. His notable works include "The Voynich Cipher Manuscript," "Cells," and "Noesis," which reflect his unique blend of electronic and classical music elements. His recent releases, such as "Parts" and "Malstrom," continue to showcase his innovative approach to contemporary music.

Genres

Swiss Contemporary Classical

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Latest Release

Kyburz: Parts - The Voynich Cipher Manuscript - Cells

Hanspeter Kyburz•

Marcus Weiss•

Peter Rundel•

Rupert Huber

Album - 15 Tracks - Released January 1, 2014