Eres Holz
Encyclopedia
Eres Holz is an Israel
i composer
who lives in Germany
since 2003.
. Since 2003 he studies composition with Hanspeter Kyburz
and electronic music with Wolfgang Heiniger at the Hochschule für Musik "Hanns Eisler" in Berlin, where he teaches since 2008 Algorithmic Composition with OpenMusic
.
His works have been performed in Germany, Switzerland, Israel and Spain, among others by Ensemble Adapter, Ensemble Zafraan, Trio Nexus and Ensemble Meitar, as well broadcasted on the national German public radio broadcaster Deutschlandradio
and on the Hessian broadcaster Hessischer Rundfunk
.
Prizes in the category of Composition at the Hanns-Eisler-Prize: Competition for Composition and Performance of Contemporary Music, 2005, 2008 and 2010.
and film
which manifests itself notably in his music. His composition LATAH
(2006/07) was inspired by dealing with the same-named mental disorder from Malaysia, Weisse Wunden (2008) is based on text by the Belgian director Jan Fabre
. Holz makes this extra-musical content collide with partly rigid inner-musical organization principles, which he developed by using algorithm
ic Models. In addition, Holz uses electronic sounds - often harking to an archaism, which he contrasts with highly expressive instrumental gestures.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
who lives in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
since 2003.
Biography
Holz studied from 1998 to 2002 composition with Ruben Seroussi at the Tel Aviv UniversityTel Aviv University
Tel Aviv University is a public university located in Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel. With nearly 30,000 students, TAU is Israel's largest university.-History:...
. Since 2003 he studies composition with Hanspeter Kyburz
Hanspeter Kyburz
Hanspeter Kyburz is a contemporary Swiss composer of classical music, known for applying electronic music techniques to his productions....
and electronic music with Wolfgang Heiniger at the Hochschule für Musik "Hanns Eisler" in Berlin, where he teaches since 2008 Algorithmic Composition with OpenMusic
OpenMusic
OpenMusic is an object-oriented visual programming environment for musical composition based on Common Lisp.It may also be used as an all-purpose visual interface to Lisp programming.-History:...
.
His works have been performed in Germany, Switzerland, Israel and Spain, among others by Ensemble Adapter, Ensemble Zafraan, Trio Nexus and Ensemble Meitar, as well broadcasted on the national German public radio broadcaster Deutschlandradio
Deutschlandradio
Deutschlandradio is a national German public broadcasting radio broadcaster. It operates four national networks, Deutschlandfunk, Deutschlandradio Kultur, Dokumente und Debatten and DRadio Wissen....
and on the Hessian broadcaster Hessischer Rundfunk
Hessischer Rundfunk
Hessischer Rundfunk is the public broadcaster for the German state of Hesse. The main offices of HR are in Frankfurt am Main. HR is a member of the ARD.- Studios :...
.
Prizes in the category of Composition at the Hanns-Eisler-Prize: Competition for Composition and Performance of Contemporary Music, 2005, 2008 and 2010.
Music
Eres Holz draws inspiration from confrontation with extra-musical disciplines such as psychologyPsychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
and film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
which manifests itself notably in his music. His composition LATAH
Latah
Latah is a condition where, triggered by the startle reflex, victims fall into a trance in which they engage in repetitive speech or movements. Often these take the form of echopraxic and/or echolaliac automatisms...
(2006/07) was inspired by dealing with the same-named mental disorder from Malaysia, Weisse Wunden (2008) is based on text by the Belgian director Jan Fabre
Jan Fabre
Jan Fabre is a Belgian multidisciplinary artist, playwright, stage director, choreographer and designer.He studied at the Municipal Institute of Decorative Arts and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp...
. Holz makes this extra-musical content collide with partly rigid inner-musical organization principles, which he developed by using algorithm
Algorithm
In mathematics and computer science, an algorithm is an effective method expressed as a finite list of well-defined instructions for calculating a function. Algorithms are used for calculation, data processing, and automated reasoning...
ic Models. In addition, Holz uses electronic sounds - often harking to an archaism, which he contrasts with highly expressive instrumental gestures.
List of Works (selection)
- Sich einstellender Sinn (2011) for mezzo-soprano, keyboard and live-electronics (text: Asmus Trautsch)
- MACH (2011) for trumpet solo
- Erd und Abgrund muss verstummen (2010) for keyboard, cello and live-electronics
- Trällernde Erinnerung (2010) for flute, clarinet, viola, piano and percussion
- Quintett (2009) for flute, clarinet, viola, piano and harp
- Weiße Wunden (2008) music theatre for three trumpets and video
- BLACK BOX (2007) for flute, piano and percussion
- LATAH (2006–07) for 15 musicians and live-electronics
- Moiré (2006–07) for accordion and clarinet
- Transmigration (2006) for fixed media
- Perspektiven (2005) for eleven musicians
- Zirkulationen (2004) for piano solo
- Frauen von Freunden (2003) for tenor, piano, harpsichord and harp (text: Kurt TucholskyKurt TucholskyKurt Tucholsky was a German-Jewish journalist, satirist and writer. He also wrote under the pseudonyms Kaspar Hauser, Peter Panter, Theobald Tiger and Ignaz Wrobel. Born in Berlin-Moabit, he moved to Paris in 1924 and then to Sweden in 1930.Tucholsky was one of the most important journalists of...
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