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Örjan Sandred is a Professor of Composition at the University of Manitoba's Desautels Faculty of Music, where he founded Studio FLAT for computer music research and production. He teaches composition, computer-assisted composition, and electro-acoustic music while maintaining an active international composition career.
- Diplomi i Komposition, Royal College of Music Stockholm
- MFA, Royal College of Music Stockholm
- Additional studies at McGill University and IRCAM (Paris)
His research focuses on Computer-Assisted Composition with emphasis on rule-based systems, live electronics integration, and artificial intelligence applications. Sandred developed the Cluster Engine constraint-solving system for music composition, exploring how computers can process musical ideas through formalized rules. His work bridges acoustic instruments with digital technologies, creating innovative performance systems where musicians interact with responsive computer environments.
His recent compositions demonstrate evolving trends in interactive performance systems (Tilting Points, Sketches of Shifting Landscapes), climate change expression (Footprints), and pandemic-era multimedia installations (Sonic Trails: Lockdown). These works consistently integrate live electronics with acoustic instruments through sophisticated Max/MSP patches.
Scientific awards include:
- Guggenheim Fellowship (2022)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2023)
- DAAD Visiting Professorship at Hochschule für Musik Detmold (2016)
- Manitoba Arts Council support for major commissions
Sandred maintains significant international collaborations with performers and institutions worldwide. His compositions receive regular premieres across Europe, North America, and Asia through commissions from organizations like the Swedish Concert Institute and Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. He directs Studio FLAT as a hub for computer music research while developing educational resources including his book The Musical Fundamentals of Computer Assisted Composition.
Current projects include an installation collaboration with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and conductors from Sweden/Canada, plus ongoing development of the Cluster Engine system within Max environment through MOZlib.
