Caitlin Smith is a Canadian composer and writer based in Vienna, known for her innovative approach to music and storytelling. Drawing from a wide range of musical genres, she blends concrete and abstract aesthetic techniques to explore themes such as disability, feminism, and social inequality.
In her work, Caitlin treats the spoken word as a musical texture, seamlessly integrating instrumental and vocal elements into content-driven soundscapes. Her unique style creates immersive experiences that provoke thought and evoke powerful emotions.
In recognition of her talent, Caitlin Smith was selected as a NASOM (New Austrian Sound of Music) artist for 2020-21, a prestigious honor that highlights her contributions to contemporary music. Through her groundbreaking work, Caitlin continues to push the boundaries of music and art, addressing important social issues with depth and creativity.
With CIVIC OPERA CREATIONS (COCREATIONS), the two producers CARMEN C. KRUSE and LEONORA SCHEIB develop new opera works and pieces for musical theatre with long-term critical exchange processes. The project is shaped by recurrent conversation … read more »
CAITLIN SMITH sees herself as a composer who works mainly with words, and she uses them to depict sensitive stories of disability and inequality from a feminist point of view. With two operas coming up, … read more »
The Austrian Music Theatre Day is an international networking event taking place on September 14, 2019 in the context of the Musiktheatertage Wien at Vienna´s WUK. Austrian Music Export and Musiktheatertage Wien cordially invite all … read more »