Olga Neuwirth

Austrian composer born in 1968 in Graz, noted for timbral experimentation, live electronics and spatialized ensemble writing.

Born 1968 in Graz. Works span chamber music, opera, musical theater and film scores. Noted for use of live electronics, spatial arrangement of sound sources, and timbral research.

Reviewed CD collects mid-1990s works by Olga Neuwirth emphasizing spatial arrangement and live electronics. The critic finds striking timbral research and inventive techniques but considers the CD preparatory rather than containing masterpieces. Recommended as a springboard to later works such as Construction in Space and Lost Highway.

For:Listeners of contemporary classical music, students of composition, adventurous concert-goers