Gerd Kühr

Gerd Kühr is a full Professor of Composition and Music Theory at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz since 1995. He is renowned for his operas, including *Stallerhof* (1988) and *Death and the Devil* (1999), and has received prestigious awards such as the Austrian Art Prize for Music and the Andrzej Dobrowolski Composition Prize. His work spans composition, conducting, and collaborations with leading ensembles like Ensemble Modern and Klangforum Wien. Kühr’s music often explores contemporary techniques while engaging with theatrical and dramatic elements.

His compositional style emphasizes precision and emotional depth, blending historical and modernist influences. Notable works include chamber pieces like *Con Sordino* (1996) and ensemble works such as *Música Pura* (2011). He has conducted major orchestras, including the RSO Graz, and his music is frequently performed at festivals like Wien Modern and the Salzburg Festival.

• Awards: Austrian Art Prize for Music, Andrzej Dobrowolski Composition Prize
• Ensembles Collaborated With: Ensemble Modern, Klangforum Wien, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

Kühr’s research interests focus on advancing contemporary composition while maintaining a connection to theatrical and narrative structures. His discography includes over 50 commissioned works across operas, orchestral pieces, and chamber music.