Success is relative in the field of contemporary music. When addressing large crowds as in the popular music culture, contemporary compositions often lack a broader public in the media, schools and events. Leaving this fact aside, Gerd Kühr is a representative of his profession and has been included in many music programs over decades – [...]

It has hardly ever been so easy to secure music and thus repeatedly play the same material the same way. These possibilities of contemporary music reproduction are exactly what Karlheinz Essl defies. This inherent feature demonstrated ever so often in his improvisational performances is also used in his compositions, which is quite contrary to the [...]

This year Soundings is celebrating its 8th anniversary with some of the most notable composers and musicians who were a part of this unique platform for contemporary music in the course of its history. Initiated in 2004 by the Austrian Cultural Forum London, the Soundings series presents and portrays young composers and artists from Great [...]

The compositions of Bernhard Lang go beyond the acoustic sound experience, since the meaning of his creative work is just as important as the musical result. In addition to music-related studies such as piano and composition, Bernhard Lang also studied philosophy. In this sense, philosophical deliberations often form the foundation of his musical compositions.

“Schluss mit traurig” – is the title of the current cycle of the ensemble Klangforum Wien in the Vienna Konzerthaus. The suggestive title “Schluss mit traurig” can be loosely translated in English with “enough with the sadness” and implys that there is really no reason to be in a bad mood, since the Klangforum Wien [...]

mica – music austria has put together a promotional package consisting of several modules for the younger representatives of contemporary music in Austria. 23 composers are represented with their compositions on 3 CDs. Furthermore, the package includes individual booklets with biographical data, a journalistic portrait and selected compositions. Represented composers: Johannes Berauer, Christoph Breidler, Bernd [...]