Georg O. Luksch

Georg O. Luksch is a Lecturer for Media Music at the Faculty of Music at JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music. With over 30 years of professional experience, he specializes in music production across film, theater, advertising, and electronic music. His career includes Grammy Award wins/nominations and collaborations with international artists like Madonna, Whitney Houston, and Falco.

Education highlights include classical piano studies with Prof. Emma Weber-Scipio and the ORG Marianum, followed by formal training at the SAE School of Audio Engineering. His pedagogical work includes tutoring at JAM MUSIC LAB and the Gulda School of Music since 2015.

Research interests focus on merging technological innovation with artistic expression, particularly in sound design for multimedia projects. His film work includes scores for documentaries like ORF III's 'Pilgerwege' and Greenpeace's 'Troubled Waters,' emphasizing environmental storytelling through sound.

Notable awards include the 2000 GRAMMY for Remixer of the Year and multiple Austrian State Prizes for multimedia contributions. He has produced over 25 classical CDs with Prof. Jörg Demus and pioneered interactive installations like 'Freiträumen' in Lower Austria.

Grants and projects include collaborations with Bösendorfer for high-profile advertising campaigns and leadership in the 'Floorfour' and 'Pi-ve' multimedia initiatives. Current work explores live electronics in theater performances and site-specific sound installations.