Ana-Maria Avram

Full biography Ana-Maria Avram

Ana-Maria Avram was a Romanian composer born on September 14, 1961 in Bucharest, Romania. She began studying composition and piano at the National University of Music in Bucharest, where she also later became a professor of composition. She was a leading figure in the Romanian new wave music movement, and is known for her avant-garde and experimental music.

Avram's compositions often incorporated traditional Romanian music with contemporary techniques, such as microtonality and electronic sound synthesis. She also collaborated with her husband, the composer Iancu Dumitrescu, on many of her works.

Avram's music has been performed worldwide, with notable performances at festivals such as the Venice Biennale, the Gaudeamus Music Week in the Netherlands, and New Music Days in Hong Kong. She has also released several albums showcasing her work.

In addition to her work as a composer, Avram was also a researcher of acoustics and psychoacoustics, using her scientific knowledge to inform her artistic creations. She was also a respected educator, teaching composition and electronic music at the National University of Music in Bucharest.

Sadly, Ana-Maria Avram passed away on August 1, 2017 at the age of 55. Her legacy as a boundary-pushing composer and educator continues to inspire and influence musicians and artists around the globe.