Burkhard Stangl

Burkhard Stangl (born 6 November 1960 in Eggenburg, Lower Austria) is a composer and musician, currently residing in Vienna, Austria. Playing primarily guitar and electronics, he is a prolific performer in the world of electro-acoustic improvisation, having participated in over 50 recordings. One of his most noted recordings is schnee, a duet with Cristof Kurzmann, inspired by four films and a quote from writer Robert Walser. It has been recorded live, as schnee_live, and has spawned a similarly themed "meta-song suite," neuschnee. His 1997 opera Der Venusmond was recorded partially on the observation deck of the Empire State Building.

Burkhard Stangl
John Butcher and Burkhard Stangl
Background information
Birth nameBurkhard Stangl
GenresFree improvisation, Electro-acoustic Improvisation
Instrument(s)Guitar, Electronics
Years active1985-current
LabelsErstwhile Records
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