Günter Steinke

Born in 1956 in Lübeck/Germany. He studied composition, electronic music and music theory in Freiburg, where he lives today. His works were presented on many festivals like Darmstädter Ferienkurse in 1988, 90 and 94; Ars Musica Bruxelles in 1990 and 1993; Wittener Tage fŸr Neue Kammermusik in 1990, 92 and 2000; Tage für Neue Musik Stuttgart in 1990 and 91; Holland Festival Amsterdam 1990; Extasis Genf 1991, Musica Strasbourd 1992; Donaueschinger Musiktage in 1993 and 97; Wien Modern in 1993 and 99; ex negativo Berlin 1997; Musik im 20. Jahrhundert Saarbrücken 1998; Pro musica nova 2000 Bremen; Weltmusiktage Luxemburg 2000.

Pieces (selection):”Die Welt auf dem Mond” (chamber opera 1994/95); “The unquestioned answer” for tuba and live-electronic (1995); “Annäherungen” for ensemble (1996); “Die Vorstellung des Chaos” for four orchestral groups (1998); “Augit – ˆ jour” for clarinet, trombone, viola, contrabass, percussion and live-electronic (2000).