René Wohlhauser, the composer, was born in 1954 in Brienz, Switzerland, and has a background as a rock and jazz musician.
Composer Biography
René Wohlhauser studied composition with notable figures like Klaus Huber and Brian Ferneyhough, and also pursued piano and vocal studies.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of all its pieces.
Composer Biography
René Wohlhauser has received numerous international composition prizes, including the Valentino Bucchi Prize in Rome (1978) and the Kranichstein Stipend Prize (1988).
Performer Biography
The 'Ensemble Polysono' and the 'Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser' specialize in contemporary music and tour annually in Switzerland and major European cities.
Historical Context
The piece "Mochlan" was composed during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting the composer's need to counter the desolate external state with an indomitable inner world.
Composer's Artistic Vision
René Wohlhauser's works often explore fundamental musical developmental strategies that are independent of tonality or atonality, applying them across various styles and genres.
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