Short bio Maria de Alvear
Full biography Maria de Alvear
Maria de Alvear is a German-Spanish composer and pianist that was born in 1960 in Madrid, Spain. She is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and intriguing composers of contemporary art music.
De Alvear studied music in Spain and later in Germany, where she settled to live and work. She obtained a degree in composition from the University of Music and Performing Arts in Frankfurt and went on to study with composers such as John Cage, Morton Feldman, and Karlheinz Stockhausen.
Her music has been performed in prominent venues and festivals around the world including the Berlin Philharmonic, Barbican Centre in London, Sydney Opera House, and Carnegie Hall in New York. She is known for her unique approach to composition that emphasizes elements such as minimalism, improvisation, and sound installations.
One of her most notable works is "En Amor Duro", which was commissioned by the Festival d'Automne à Paris in 1990. The piece combines electronic sounds and live performance to create a haunting and otherworldly atmosphere. Another notable work is "Trio II", which premiered in Berlin in 2010. The piece is a study in contrast, oscillating between moments of intense rhythmic complexity and serene, calm musical phrases.
In addition to her work as a composer, de Alvear is also an accomplished performer. She has toured extensively as a pianist playing contemporary classical pieces by composers such as Cage, Feldman, and Stockhausen.
Overall, Maria de Alvear's music defies traditional categorization, and her works continue to inspire and intrigue listeners and performers alike. She is a true original in the world of contemporary classical music, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the field.
Albums featuring Maria de Alvear
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
De Puro Amor & En Amor Duro(2×CD, Album) | 2018 | Maria de Alvear World Edition |
| 2 |  |
Maria De Alvear - Antoine Beuger – Besando El Tiempo(2×CD, Album) | 2017 | Edition Wandelweiser Records |
| 3 |  |
Sexo Puro(CD, ) | 2015 | Maria de Alvear World Edition |
| 4 |  |
Maria de Alvear – Flores(CD, Album) | 2012 | Maria de Alvear World Edition |
| 5 |  |
Equilibrio(CD, Album) | 2010 | Verso (2) |
| 6 |  |
Maria De Alvear, Eve Egoyan – Asking(CD, Album) | 2007 | Mode |
| 7 |  |
Thinking(CD, Album) | 2003 | Maria de Alvear World Edition |
| 8 |  |
Maria de Alvear – Fuerzas(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2002 | OgreOgress productions |
| 9 |  |
Maria De Alvear, Drums Off Chaos – Baum(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2001 | Maria de Alvear World Edition |
| 10 |  |
Maria de Alvear – Vagina(CD, Album) | 2000 | Maria de Alvear World Edition |
| 11 |  |
Maria De Alvear, Reinier Van Houdt – Llena(CD, Album) | 2000 | Maria de Alvear World Edition |
| 12 |  |
Maria de Alvear – World(CD, Album) | 1999 | Maria de Alvear World Edition |
| 13 |  |
Libertad, Palabras Peligrosas(2×CD, Stereo) | 1999 | Maria de Alvear World Edition |
| 14 |  |
Maria De Alvear, Hildegard Kleeb – En Amor Duro(CD, Album) | 1993 | hat ART |
Videos featuring Maria de Alvear
Besando el tiempo (07/08.02.1995)
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Besando el tiempo (07/08.02.1995) · Antoine Beuger
Maria de Alvear: Besando el tiempo
℗ Edition Wandelweiser Records
Released on: 2019-01-01
Composer: Maria de Alvear
Music Publisher: World Editions
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Maria de Alvear: LIBERTAD
℗ 1999 Maria de Alvear World Edition
Released on: 1999-01-01
Composer: Maria
">LIBERTAD, Pt. 1
Provided to YouTube by Zebralution GmbH
LIBERTAD, Pt. 1 · Maria de Alvear, Enrique "Pescao" Lozano, John McAlpine, Tanja Mansanti, Tobias Liebezeit
Maria de Alvear: LIBERTAD
℗ 1999 Maria de Alvear World Edition
Released on: 1999-01-01
Composer: Maria
Maria de Alvear: Vagina
Provided to YouTube by Zebralution GmbH
Maria de Alvear: Vagina · Maria de Alvear, Ensemble Modern, Diego Masson
Maria de Alvear: Vagina
℗ 2000 Maria de Alvear World Edition
Released on: 2000-01-01
Composer: Maria de Alvear
Lyricist: Maria de Alvear
En Amor Duro
Provided to YouTube by Zebralution GmbH
En Amor Duro · Eve Egoyan
Maria de Alvear: De Puro Amor / En Amor duro
℗ 2018 Maria de Alvear world edition
Released on: 2018-01-01
Composer: Maria de Alvear
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En la mas grande dulzura - casi llorando
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En la mas grande dulzura - casi llorando · Maria De Alvear · Hildegard Kleeb
En Amor Duro
℗ 1992 HAT HUT RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2015-01-27
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Maria de Alvear- Thinking (2000)- for violin, piano and video installation
Thin Edge New Music Collective- 'Thinking'
Maria de Alvear (b. 1960) Thinking (2000) for Violin, Piano and Video Installation based on the poems of Tsolagiu. M. A Ruizrazo
Cheryl Duvall - piano
Ilana Waniuk-violin
Kelley Mitchell- live video processing
In einer Kräuterwiese
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In einer Kräuterwiese · Maria De Alvear · Hildegard Kleeb
En Amor Duro
℗ 1992 HAT HUT RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2015-01-27
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Maria de Alvear: LIBERTAD
℗ 1999 Maria de Alvear World Edition
Released on: 1999-01-01
">LIBERTAD, Pt. 2
Provided to YouTube by Zebralution GmbH
LIBERTAD, Pt. 2 · Maria de Alvear, Enrique "Pescao" Lozano, John McAlpine, Tanja Mansanti, Roland Dahinden, Tobias Liebezeit
Maria de Alvear: LIBERTAD
℗ 1999 Maria de Alvear World Edition
Released on: 1999-01-01
Thinking By Maria de Alvear
Thin Edge New Music Collective - Version 2 Video including Visual Track and shots from live performance
De Puro Amor
Provided to YouTube by Zebralution GmbH
De Puro Amor · Eve Egoyan
Maria de Alvear: De Puro Amor / En Amor duro
℗ 2018 Maria de Alvear World Edition
Released on: 2018-01-01
Composer: Maria de Alvear
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Besando el tiempo (09./10.02.1995)
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Besando el tiempo (09./10.02.1995) · Antoine Beuger
Maria de Alvear: Besando el tiempo
℗ Edition Wandelweiser Records
Released on: 2019-01-01
Composer: Maria de Alvear
Music Publisher: World Editions
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Me siento tarde a componer con las uñas pintadas de naranja
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Me siento tarde a componer con las uñas pintadas de naranja · Maria De Alvear · Hildegard Kleeb
En Amor Duro
℗ 1992 HAT HUT RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2015-01-27
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Besando una rosa rosa - como el viente suave - dramatqissimo - despues de limpiar profundamente...
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Besando una rosa rosa - como el viente suave - dramatqissimo - despues de limpiar profundamente el alma · Maria De Alvear · Hildegard Kleeb
En Amor Duro
℗ 1992 HAT HUT RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2015-01-27
Silencio Para.....
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Silencio Para..... · Maria De Alvear · Hildegard Kleeb
En Amor Duro
℗ 1992 HAT HUT RECORDS LTD.
Released on: 2015-01-27
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