Andrea Neumann

The Profile

German experimental musician born in 1968 (Freiburg), known for the innenklavier—piano reduced to frame and strings—bridging abstract electronics and musique concrète; active in collaborative and solo contexts.

Born 1968 in Freiburg (Germany). Developed and performs on the innenklavier (piano frame/strings without keyboard, pedals, or hammers), amplifying and mixing its sounds into minimalist, electroacoustic works. Associated with the Phosphor collective; collaborations include Toshimaru Nakamura, Lionel Marchetti, and Radu Malfatti. Worked extensively with Sabine Ercklentz (album: Oberflächenspannung). Projects include Larry Peacock (with Henry Fleur, Ulf Sievers, Land) and Les Femmes Savantes (with Sabine Ercklentz, Ana M. Rodriguez, Ute Wassermann, Hanna Hartman).

German experimental musician Andrea Neumann (born 1968, Freiburg) strips the piano to its frame and strings—the innenklavier—to sculpt minimalist sound between abstract electronics and concrete music. The review covers her collaborative ethos (Phosphor and beyond), solo practice, and views on art and minimalism. It also notes projects with Sabine Ercklentz and performance pieces blending words and sound.