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Edu Haubensak was born in Helsinki and musically educated in theory and composition at the Academy of Music in Basel from 1975 until 1979. He developed scenic music compositions, electronic works and chamber musical works. In 1984/5 he was a guest and scholar at the 'Istituto Svizzero di Roma' (Swiss Institute in Rome) and in 1984 he took first prize at the international composers seminar in Boswil. He was a fellow founder of the concert series 'Fabrikkomposition' at the Roten Fabrik in Zurich (1981-89). He is intensively occupied with newly tuned instruments. He attended composition courses and master classes given by Heinz Holliger and Klaus Huber. In 1994 he was awarded a sabbatical year by the city of Zurich. He has won various scholarships and received commissions for compositions and broadcast productions. Edu Haubensaks' work catalogue contains vocal and instrumental orchestra and chamber music, scenic music and radiophonic works, as well as concept compositions, performances and sound installations. He lives and works in Zurich. |